Medical Assistant

Description

Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.

DEPARTMENT:  General Surgery

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

SHIFT:  1.0 FTE, 80 Hours Bi-Weekly, Days

COMPETITIVE PAY:

Shift premiums

Weekend premiums

JOB SUMMARY

Provides nursing care to patients as directed by the provider utilizing the nursing process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE E STANDARDS

• Exemplifies good customer service.
• Regular reliable attendance.
• Effectively communicates and gets along with others.
• Demonstrates proficient use of email.
• Accomplishes goals set for self and by nursing team leader/director.
• Completes patient care assignments as directed by provider and clinical protocol. Reports significant findings to the provider.
• Completes lab call-back form and lab log/drug screen log on all patients requiring labs.
• Completes annual check-off, including lab competency, DOT and non-DOT drug screens a d BATS as indicated. TST/CPR re-certification.
• Prepares patient/nursing areas for patient care at the beginning of the shift. Secures patient/nursing areas nightly.
• Completes daily nursing report and daily assignments.
• Proficient in retrieving CHIRP data as required.
• Proficient in EPIC including retrieving patient records, entering patient data (e-form) and locking record.
• Familiar with all disaster policies/procedures related to Urgent Care. Frequently review nursing policies in Policystat.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nursing Team Leader.
• Calculates KPI metric and documents on the KPI board daily.

Qualifications

Experience

• One-year previous work experience in patient care setting, preferred.
• Or completion of an externship or equivalent training in a medical office or hospital setting.

Skills/Competencies

• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Good working knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and basic procedures.

Education Required

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with GED.
• Must have completed at least one year of education as a medical assistant.
• Must be able to sit for CMA certification exam within 12 months of being hired.

License Requirement

• None

Certifications Required or Preferred

• BLS or ability to obtain in one (1) month from date of hire.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• None