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| 3/10/2010 |
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Certified Medical Assistant - Cheat Lake Summary:
Assists the nursing staff and physicians by maintaining an efficient operation with the goal of delivering optimal, technical patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1.0 Assists nursing staff and physicians by performing various duties related to patient care.
• Does simple data collection and tabulation for statistical purposes.
• Coordinates pre and post-visit patient flow distributes schedules.
• Receives patient phone calls, documents information and reports to physicians. Calls patients with instructions from physician.
• Accurately files all patient chart preparation paperwork including Xrays, EKGs, lab results, etc.
• Completes accurate logging and filing systems to track all patient packets and prevent loss.
• Obtains lab and test results for physicians
• Utilizes IDX system for obtaining transcribed results.
• Schedules as needed in IDX
• Accurately files and updates the problem log after receiving faxed information.
• Obtains radiology results from RADNET.
• Obtains and documents patient data such as age, height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry and documents according to policy. Reports abnormal findings to RN.
• Performs adult and pediatric phlebotomy as ordered.
• Obtains patient specimens as indicated.
• Administers injections and medications prescribed by physicians.
• Verifies all test samples collected period to transport to laboratory.
• Performs 12 lead EKG as ordered, placing copy of EKG in patient S packet.
• Contacts outside facilities and ancillary departments for recent patient testing results.
• Faxes release of information consent to appropriate facility.
• Delivers the faxed testing results to the physician for review.
• Verifies completion of charts and phone calls for patients scheduled the next day.
• Schedules appointments as necessary.
• Applies specialized step-by-step knowledge of entire procedures to assist as a member of the medical team or to personally conduct procedures.
• Takes corrective actions independently or as a team member.
2.0 Assists with procedures performed by a physician
• Performs unit responsibilities to include: maintaining procedure records
• Documents radiology tests ordered.
• Explains post-procedure and post-visit instructions to patients and significant others accompanying the patient. Observes patients for adverse effects and reports to RN prior to transfer or departure from the unit.
• Responsible for coordination, maintenance, and ordering supplies, instruments and equipment.
3.0 Maintains a safe, clean, sanitary environment.
• Cleans patient areas before and after use.
• Monitors use and working condition of equipment.
• Follows infection control guidelines to ensure unit safety and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Assists with processing of instruments between cases (was and sterilize by heat or high-level disinfection).
• Assists with preparation of various cleaning and lubricating solutions used in decontamination of instruments, equipment and rooms.
4.0 Other duties/projects as assigned.
Performance Standard : Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for WVUH Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, Shared Values & Culture.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required to position or lift patients. Must have ability to lift up to 40 pounds. May need to transport a patient on a stretcher or wheelchair. Position requires standing for prolonged periods of time.
Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in both a clinical and/or office environment. Position is frequently exposed to blood and body fluids and various chemicals associated with equipment disinfection/sterilization. |
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• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• One-year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Position requires contact with patients, nursing staff, physicians and other ancillary personnel both within and outside of the working area. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
• Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from the staff and patients. Will do data collection and tabulate statistical reports.
*Above qualifications may be waived in lieu of significant relevant experience. |
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| CHEAT LAKE ^450 |
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| Day/Afternoon |
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| Full-time (40 hours) |
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| Looking for a challenge? If you are motivated, talented, and eager, there's a future for you at WVU Hospitals. We are looking for people with the desire to make a difference in healthcare. WVU Hospitals is a 531-bed teaching institution that includes Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Children's Hospital, Chestnut Ridge Center (behavioral medicine), the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center, and Rosenbaum Family House. Our employees are our most valuable asset. We offer competitive pay and benefits because we want to attract and retain employees who will support our mission of high quality patient care. |
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| None Specified |
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| Between 8am and 8pm |
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To search for an open position, please go to http://wvuh.isg2.com |
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