Medical Assistant - Urgent Care (PRN)

Livingston HealthCare; Livingston (MT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist in delivering patient care, work closely with medical providers, and ensure a high standard of service and confidentiality. You will be responsible for preparing equipment, recording vital signs, and administering treatments under supervision. This position offers a flexible schedule, including PRN and variable shifts, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a supportive healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have current BLS certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to treat all information as confidential and provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of patient care and work collaboratively with medical providers.
• Prepare equipment and aid healthcare providers during patient treatment and examination.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Confidentiality

BLS certification

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology

Job description

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Under general supervision, the medical assistant assists in the delivery of patient care. The medical assistant works collaboratively with the medical provider to meet patient needs.

Schedule:

• PRN
• Variable Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts

Compensation:

• $21.20 + DOE
• PRN Differential
• Shift Differentials

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares equipment and aids healthcare provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Records patients’ weight, blood pressure, pulse, height and other vital signs.
• Administers ordered immunizations and treatments under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
• Oversees registration of patients.
• Cleans surgical supplies in preparation for sterilization offsite.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information as appropriate.
• Responds to and refers incoming phone calls appropriately.
• Performs CLIA waived testing.
• Performs EKGs.
• Obtains blood samples using appropriate venipuncture and/or capillary puncture techniques.
• Instructs patients in the proper collection of urine samples.
• Obtains throat and nasopharyngeal samples.
• Responsible for completion of required educational competencies.
• Responsible for attending mandatory in-service classes.
• Accepts accountability for own actions.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
• BLS certification.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for attending at least 90% of nursing staff meetings.
• Completion of all required educational competencies.
• Attending all mandatory in-service classes.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

• Ability to treat all information as confidential.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Current BLS certification or successfully obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology within 1 year of hire.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Detail oriented.
• Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.