Medical Assistant, Stay Suites PRN Night Shift

Main Line Health; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to support medical and nursing staff in providing excellent patient care. In this vital role, you will be responsible for greeting patients, verifying medical records, and assisting with various clinical tasks. Your contributions will ensure the smooth operation of the facility and enhance the overall patient experience. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion and teamwork while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to assist nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify their medical records.
• Assist nursing staff with taking medical histories and vital signs.
• Document patient care records according to facility policies.

Skills

Patient Care

Administrative Support

Medical Record Verification

Aseptic Technique

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primarily responsible for the routine administrative and patient care supportive duties to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examinations and treatment of patients and ensure the facility runs smoothly.

Qualifications

• Two years previous experience

Essential Functions

• Greet patients
• Verify information on patient medical records
• Assist Professional Nursing staff in a variety of tasks but not limited to:
  • Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients
  • Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document record
  • Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the Professional Nurse
• Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages
• Assists in work area by cleaning area
• Assists in storing and stocking of supplies as directed and analyzes work area and make recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient
• Document patient care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
• Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
• Assist in the discharge of patients following evaluation by Professional Nurses

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.