Medical Assistant - Benton Community Care

Missouri Delta Medical Center; Benton (AR); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Delta Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for Benton Clinic in Benton, MO. The role involves providing basic nursing care, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting physicians and other staff in daily operations.

The position requires completion of a CNA course (preferred) and BLS training, with strong patient communication and teamwork expected to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Certified Nurse Assistant course preferred.
• BLS training.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
• Explains procedures to patient prior to initiation and participates in instruction as necessary.
• Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights as required.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates with health care team to provide quality patient care.
• Assists LPN/RN/NP/Physician with daily operations of the office.
• Calls in medications to pharmacy under direct supervision of Physician/NP.

Education

CNA course

Job description

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Medical Assistant - Benton Clinic

Full-Time Technical Benton Community Care Center, Benton, MO, US

Functions of Position:

• Provides basic nursing care and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
• Explains procedures to patient prior to initiation and participates in instruction as necessary.
• Smiles and talks with patient, even if patient appears unresponsive.
• Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights as required.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.
• Records information from the patient in a clear and accurate manner.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and physician related information.
• Provides for patient privacy at all times.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Assists with diagnostic tests, special procedures and specimen collection as required.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care team members to provide quality patient care.
• Competently performs core and unit specific clinical skills.
• Answers calls promptly.
• Knowledgeable of proper and safe use of patient care equipment.
• Utilizes basic problem solving skills to prevent/resolve issues.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of medical and office supplies for day to day operations.
• Assists LPN/RN/NP/Physician with daily operations of the office.
• Performs other duties delegated by supervisor as needed.
• Calls in medications to pharmacy under direct supervision of Physician/NP.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an approved Certified Nurse Assistant course preferred. BLS training.