Ambulatory Care Associate - Breast Clinic

McLaren Health Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking an Ambulatory Care Associate in Detroit, MI, to provide support in patient care activities and maintain high standards of customer service. This role involves assisting multidisciplinary teams, documenting patient vitals, and performing various patient care tasks under supervision.

Ideal candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED, along with completion of a CNA or CMA program. Ambulatory experience is preferred, and the role operates full-time during daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant Program or Certified Medical Assistant Program.
• Previous Ambulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Multidisciplinary Team by gathering data and documenting vital signs.
• Promote patient flow coordination within the clinical area.
• Perform basic patient care activities as directed.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist with patient procedures.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant Program

Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of an Administrator, a Registered Nurse, Physician, or Non-Physician Provider who delegates tasks based upon both patient and clinic need. The Ambulatory Care Associate is a member of the patient care delivery team, and as designated per established policies and procedures, assumes primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The ACA position necessitates significant contact with an RN, Administrator, Physician or NPP, patients, and families, thus warranting a high degree of interpersonal and customer service skills that promote a caring and healing environment.

Department

Comp Breast Clinic

Daily Work Times

8:00a-4:30p

Shift

Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist the Multidisciplinary Team and other Ambulatory Staff by gathering data; obtain and document patient’s vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.; complete Ambulatory intake process including screening questions, Allergy Updates, and Medication Reconciliation; report changes in patient medical condition to the RN.
• Promote and perform the coordination of patient flow throughout the clinical area in an efficient, caring and safe manner.
• Perform a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of the MDT such as Pulse Oximetry, Specimen Collection, Phlebotomy, I.V. Starts, EKGs, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Tracheostomy Care, Colostomy Care, and Simple Dressing Changes.
• Prepare examination or treatment room by completing required tasks; assist physician, NPP, or RN and other ambulatory staff with patient examinations by helping to move or position patient for procedure, handing instruments to physician, etc.; in Infusion Center, clean chairs between patients and provide assistance and comfort to the patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to established procedures; responsible for appropriate handling of all chemotherapeutic agents and/or spills per policy and procedures.

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant Program, a Certified Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent training.

Preferred

• Previous Ambulatory experience.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26000307
• Daily Work Times: 8:00a-4:30p
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No