Medical Assistant- Float Pool-PRN

Davita Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a patient care assistant for the Float Pool department in Metro-Detroit, MI. The role involves assisting with patient examinations, performing basic clinical duties under physician supervision, and handling clerical work. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent along with BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year relevant experience required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations and treatments under physician direction.
• Perform clinical duties including vital signs measurement and patient interviews.
• Conduct basic clerical tasks and materials management.

Skills

Clinical duties

Patient examination assistance

Vital signs measurement

Clerical duties

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Department: Float Pool


• Schedule: PRN, Monday-Friday


• Location: Metro- Detroit, MI


• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.


• Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or registered nurse.


• Perform select clinical duties. - Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.


• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.


• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies


• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.


• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Ascension Medical Group MI


• Department: Physician Support Services 001


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable