Ambulatory Care Associate – Weisberg Infusion

McLaren; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Weisberg Infusion in Michigan is seeking an Ambulatory Care Associate to join the patient care delivery team. The ACA works under supervision of an Administrator, RN, Physician, or NPP and handles direct and indirect patient care with a strong emphasis on interpersonal and customer service.

Responsibilities include data gathering, vitals, intake processing, coordination of patient flow, and a variety of patient care tasks (pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, glucose monitoring).

Qualifications

• Gather data and document vitals; complete intake, allergy updates, and medication reconciliation; report changes to the RN.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow through the clinic in a caring, safe manner.
• Perform basic patient care tasks under MDT direction (pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, glucose monitoring).
• Prepare exam room and assist physician, NPP or RN; support infusion center by cleaning chairs and comforting patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments; handle chemotherapeutic agents/spills per policy.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient data

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant Program (CNA)

Certified Medical Assistant Program (CMA)

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:

1. 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.
2. Promote/perform the coordination of patient flow throughout the clinical area in an efficient, caring and safe manner.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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