This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Medical Assistant - TMCOne - Urgent Care Rincon Per Diem. Provides clerical assistance and basic patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and/or Program Director, and/or Medical Director. Or assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direct guidance of a physician as well as the polices and protocols of Tucson Medical Center.
Job Responsibility:
Provides clerical assistance and basic patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and/or Program Director, and/or Medical Director
Or assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direct guidance of a physician as well as the polices and protocols of Tucson Medical Center
Formulates and implements accurate and timely care
Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine urine specimens, cleans catch specimens, stool specimens, and sputum specimens
draws blood from patient and return test tubes to the laboratory
Performs dressing changes and treatments using aseptic technique
Inserts urinary catheters, discontinues IV lines and performs EKGs
Routinely checks expiration dates and ensures all medications are properly stored and expired drugs properly disposed of
Obtains prior authorizations, manages referrals, assists with the scheduling of procedures and performs other related tasks to assist physician and patient
Calls patients regarding test results, follow-up appointment visits, and missed appointments
Schedules patient visits and assists with their medical needs
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and discharges
monitors and restocks supplies
Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures
Charts observations and vital signs on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures
Applies restraints as directed by nurse, per hospital policy
Promotes a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care
Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed
Participates in the orientation of new program personnel and in the ongoing in-service education of the team
participates in ongoing staff education
Receives, handles and transfers phone calls, and messages within the department promptly and courteously
Escorts patients to and from the exam room, takes vital signs and notes reason for visit
Documents all clinical interactions with patients and signs documentation
Posts information to records
maintains files and records
inputs and retrieves data utilizing knowledge of various computer software packages
Transcribes orders
schedules appointments
Operates a personal computer, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine or related office machinery in performing assigned duties
Processes patient charges as required
Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Six (6) months of medical assistance experience, preferred
Written proof of completion of recognized Medical Assistant course
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Knowledge of patient care protocols and practices
Knowledge of general patient care practice, methods and regulations
Knowledge of patient privacy regulations
Skill in attending to patients with care and attention to needs
Skill in assisting with more complex patient care programs
Ability to recognize a patient in distress and follow directions to get assistance
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action
Ability to speak effectively in front of doctors, nurses, staff and the general public
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations