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in Des Moines, IA
RN/ LPN/ CMA- Internal Medicine - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Des Moines, IA Des Moines, Iowa |
About this job
THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION LOCATED AT MERCY CENTRAL CAMPUS INTERNAL MEDICINE IN DES MOINES, IA. HOURS WILL BE M-F 8A-5P. MINIMUM 3 YEARS OF NURSING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. RN/LPN/CMA QUALIFICATIONS WILL ALL BE CONSIDERED
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the health care provider, Certified Medical Assistant II is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
Essential Duties:
* Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
* Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
* Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
* May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
* Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
* May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG's.
* Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
* Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
* Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
* Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
* Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
* Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
* Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
* Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Certifications
ACLS-EP_ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FOR EXPERIENCED PROVIDERS - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
BLS-CPR_BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER - BLS (AHA-MTN)
CMA_CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
MEDAID_MEDICATION AIDE - State of Iowa
RMA_REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Education
HSD:
Language
Not Specified
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the health care provider, Certified Medical Assistant II is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
Essential Duties:
* Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
* Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
* Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
* May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
* Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
* May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG's.
* Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
* Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
* Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
* Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
* Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
* Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
* Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
* Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Certifications
ACLS-EP_ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FOR EXPERIENCED PROVIDERS - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
BLS-CPR_BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER - BLS (AHA-MTN)
CMA_CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
MEDAID_MEDICATION AIDE - State of Iowa
RMA_REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Education
HSD:
Language
Not Specified