Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of Medical Center professionals in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.

• Performs basic clinical skills, as delegated by licensed medical professionals and in accordance with policy and procedure, to promote patient health and wellness.
• Identifies patients prior to assisting with any intervention.
• Assists with the collection of patient vital signs and weights and documents accordingly.
• Assists with the patient rooming process and documents in the electronic medical record, including setting specific patient screenings.
• Promptly reports abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse, licensed independent professional, or preceptor.
• Assists with patient mobility using safe lifting equipment and following mobility standard operating procedures for safe transfer and positioning practices.
• Assists providers and clinical team with general patient care, including assisting with physical assessments, examinations, and procedures.
• Assists with preparing examination/procedure room.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining sterile fields.
• Assists with patient procedure preparation.
• Assists with obtaining labels and sending/transporting specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Observes environment for safety patient and team member safety hazards and immediately reports potential hazards.
• Observes and adheres to organizational safety policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, sharps handling and management of biohazardous materials.
• Cleans equipment and performs safety checks as needed and per protocol.
• Promptly reports safety and quality incidents involving patients, staff, and/or visitors to a licensed medical professional or supervisor using the institution's quality reporting process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the institution's fire/emergency/infection control programs.
• Performs administrative support functions.
• Completes supply stocking, inventory, and ordering as needed.
• Maintains necessary skills and competencies.
• Identifies strengths and opportunities for professional development and goals for self-improvement.
• Completes annual mandatory training activities and regulatory in-service requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains attendance and engagement with formal education program.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $16.64 - $25.79 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Must be enrolled in a nationally accredited medical assistant program.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: Must complete a nationally accredited certified or registered medical assistant program within (6 months).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires frequent bending and stooping; proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; ability to write legibly; and ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

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