Medical Assistant I Cardiovascular

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the onsite physician assists in the delivery of patient care. Performs delegated medical tasks assists physician and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties. Where electronic system is in use this position will utilize the EMR for documentation purposes. Fulfillment of job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas. Fully participate in the daytoday operations and patient flow.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation shaping relationships to self to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us. Integrity: Moral wholeness soundness uprightness honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. Compassion: Feeling with others being one with others in their sorrows and joys rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community. Excellence: Outstanding achievement merit virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory inservices requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Compliance: Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops and implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Collaborates with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolutions. Ensures staff receive introductory and ongoing training on a timely basis. Ensures staff comprehend and understand how the training they receive applies to their role/ unit/department. Ensures employees are aware how to appropriately report compliance concerns without fear of retaliation. Participates in all training and education on a timely basis.
•  Leadership Values Accountability: Focuses on results and desired outcomes setting a climate of achievement. Holds others accountable for goal attainment.
• Leadership Values Change Leadership: Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change. Challenges the status quo and takes personal ownership for leading change that enhances the organization.
• Leadership Values Coaching and Developing Others: Fosters professional and personal development. Nurtures individual strengths and abilities to develop employee skill sets.
• Leadership Values Collaboration and Teamwork: Builds teamwork and participation. Works together to bring out the best in everyone. Provides useful caring feedback for growth to team.
• Leadership Values Innovation: Incorporates new methods or approaches to solving problems. Cultivates alternative viewpoints.
• Leadership Values Inspirational Leadership: Articulates a compelling vision that promotes the goals that need to be attained and metrics for success. Builds commitment to healing ministry.
•  Leadership Values Integrity and Spirituality: Is open and honest in all interactions. Acts with moral wholeness soundness and truthfulness.
• Leadership Values Managing Performance Outcomes: Sets clear performance expectations and associates celebration and rewards. Builds a highperformance group with a focus on excellence and achievement orientation.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e. selfeducation attends ongoing educational programs).
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians patients residents visitors staff and the broader health care community.

JOB ROLE:

• The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record/EMR.
• Follows established guidelines to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint prior to the exam. Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider.
•  Performs routine clinic testing including but not limited to; urinalysis vision testing hearing screening pulmonary function testing temperature pulse and blood pressure.
• Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• Obtains necessary blood and urine specimens.
• Provides preprinted patient education materials as directed by physician.
• Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.
• Maintains necessary supplies in clinical area.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her populationspecific and age specific needs. Provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
• Administers select medications and injections under direct supervision of physician as per clinic and hospital policy. Assist in the UMMS immunization program including giving injections and tracking data in a computer program.
• Successfully completes initial and annual competency evaluations
• Participates in clinic huddles & staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE/ REGISTRATION:
• CPR certification required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 12 years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Knowledge of blood and body fluid precautions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEMANDS:

•  Adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Hears alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice.
• Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Balancing: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Bending: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Climbing: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Crouching: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Lift above shoulders/head: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Lift from floor level up: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Lift from waist level up: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Lifting 20 lbs. maximum and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Pulling with force: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Reaching above head: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Reaching above shoulder: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Sitting: Continuously within shift (67100%)
• Squatting: Occasionally within shift (133%)
• Standing: Frequently within shift (3466%)
• Walking: Frequently within shift (3466%)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• General environment: Works in a welllighted airconditioned area with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to dust/particulate matter.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids or infectious organisms.
• May be exposed to potential electrical shock.
• May be exposed to radiation/electromagnetic energy.
• May be exposed to toxic caustic chemicals and / or detergents.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.
• May perform emergency care.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $18.27$27.3
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review theUMMS Benefits Guide