Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery: Baldwin

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Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope./liliPerforms laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines./liliAssists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures  such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc./liliAdministers routine medications, under Physician/ APP orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins, and topical agents./liliFollows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed./liliCommunicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.  Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient./liliMay perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate   competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision./liliMust be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient#39;s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient#39;s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department#39;s policies and procedures.  Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards./li/ulp/ppbLicensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:/b/pulliBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required./li/ulp/ppbEducation Required:/b/pulliGED or HS Equivalency Diploma./liliCompletion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years./li/ulp/ppbExperience Required:/b/pullispanNo experience required/span/li/ulp/ppbKnowledge, Skills amp; Abilities Required:/b/pulliAbility to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency./liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians./liliProficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems./liliDemonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience./li/ulp/ppbPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:/b/pulliMust sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday./liliAbility to lift 35 pounds without assistance.  For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available./liliUnique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis./liliMust have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills. /liliWill be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.  Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed. /liliOperates all equipment necessary to perform the job./li/ulp/ppThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bPay Range/b/p$18.50 - $27.75p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbOur Commitment to You:/b/pp/ppAdvocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:/pp/ppbCompensation/b/pulliBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training/liliPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate#39;s job/liliIncentive pay for select positions/liliOpportunity for annual increases based on performance/li/ulp/ppbBenefits and more/b/pulliPaid Time Off programs/liliHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability/liliFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses/liliFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave/liliDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs/liliEducational Assistance Program/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bAbout Advocate Health /b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"a href="https://www.advocatehealth.org/" target="_blank"Advocate Health/a is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names a href="https://www.advocatehealth.com/" target="_blank"Advocate Health Care/a in Illinois; a href="https://atriumhealth.org/" target="_blank"Atrium Health/a in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and a href="https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/" target="_blank"Aurora Health Care/a in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with a href="https://school.wakehealth.edu/" target="_blank"Wake Forest University School of Medicine/a serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits./p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div