Medical Assistant- Hampton Roads (Norfolk, VA)

Norfolk,VA - USA

Position Requirements

Job Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions in a clinical and administrative support role to assist the health care professional to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Minimum: Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, Paramedic. Must maintain license/certification.

Work Experience:

Minimum: One year recent, relevant experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Skills

• Create value by working together with mutual respect and trust within and across our network at every level appreciating individual differences

• Provide safe patient care

• Report facts with accuracy, follow instructions, and complete assignments independently

• Collect patient assessment data pertaining to the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and learning needs of the patient utilizing effective communication skills

• Provide patient care, direct and indirect, under the supervision of the RN and in accordance with the practice standards

• Follow appropriate standards, policies and procedures to provide optimal patient care

• Perform efficiently in emergency situations following established standards, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events

• Facilitate effective working relationships/communications with all members of health team to promote a consistent and efficient continuum of patient care.

• Regard change as an opportunity and constantly adjust to it

Quality Management

• Conduct self in every area, personal and professional, with adherence to the highest ethical standards

• Participate in quality management and clinical outcomes

• Enthusiastically pursue new opportunities that improve processes and ultimately the organization

• Regard change as an opportunity and constantly adjust to it.

• Manage situations in a manner that minimizes risk

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.