Ambulatory Care Associate - Weisberg Infusion

McLaren Health Care; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Farmington Hills is seeking an Ambulatory Care Associate for the Weisberg Infusion unit. Under supervision from an RN/Administrator, the ACA delivers multi-skilled patient care and supports a caring, healing environment.

Responsibilities include gathering data, taking vital signs, coordinating patient flow, assisting with examinations, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and basic room preparation. Requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of CNA or CMA training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of CNA CMA program or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and document vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, height and weight.
• Support patient flow and coordinate care with the MDT to ensure safe, efficient care.
• Perform basic care activities such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and simple dressing changes.
• Prepare examination or treatment rooms and assist physicians and RNs as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and handle materials per policy.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

CNA/CMA training

Job description

Department: Ambulatory Care Associate - Weisberg Infusion

Daily Work Times: Variable

Shift: Full-Time Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80

Benefits:

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

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.

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/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 which may include, but are not limited to: 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 the following tasks as needed. 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 in between patients; 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: 26011378
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No