This role is a full-time position responsible for assisting nursing staff with basic care of patients, patient flow, and general clinical duties under the direction of the charge nurse.
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Helps nurses to gather medical history information including obtaining information from various hospital and laboratory systems.
- Rooms patients in the office, takes weight and vital signs; obtains history from the patient and documents in the medical record
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Accurately enters patient's medications and allergies on the medication list and keeps them current.
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Helps stock department equipment and supplies
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Takes phone messages for the department
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Assists physicians with procedures (i.e. Sigmoidoscopy)
Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED
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Minimum two years of experience as a medical assistant
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Basic nursing skills
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Basic medical terminology
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Skill in appropriately taking vital signs and weights
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Skill in maintaining a clutter-free, organized exam area
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Skill in using electronic medical records to check patient history
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Skill in operating the office telephone system
Physical Demands:
Medium duty. 50 pounds, maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 25 pounds. Requires standing for long periods while sitting for others. Repetitive hand/arm movements. Required to wear appropriate PPE. Assisting patients on and off procedure tables. This role has direct patient contact.
Perks
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Company - Paid Uniforms
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Monday - Friday Day Shift Only
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No Weekends, Nights, or Holidays
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Employer-Sponsored Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
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$25,000 Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
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Wellness Program
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Referral Bonus Program
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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401k with 3% Safe-Harbor Contribution
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PTO & Paid Holidays