Medical Assistant: Vital Signs & Patient Care

The General Hospital Corporation; Nantucket (MA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mass General Brigham's Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the care team. The MA will provide direct and indirect patient care, support health maintenance, patient education, and participate in rehabilitation within scope of practice, collaborating with providers, LPNs and RNs.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, conducting routine tests, and supporting prescription management while contributing to quality improvement and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and electronic health records preferred.
• English language proficiency required.
• Computer, keyboard and typing proficiency; minimum 15 WPM.

Responsabilités

• Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of practice. In conjunction with the provider, LPN or RN, participates in the gathering of data that contributes to the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care.
• Collaborates as a member of the team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely.
• Accurately obtains vital signs, prompts information about the patient's basic health status, administers relevant care within scope of practice and as directed by the provider/LPN/RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.
• Performs routine tests including but not limited to electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.
• Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the Provider/LPN/RN.
• Reinforces patient instruction as directed by Provider/LPN/RN.
• Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.
• Participates in telephone screening of patients; may provide instruction to patient as directed by the provider/LPN/RN.
• Participates in prescription management tasks including pending of new prescriptions and renewals requiring provider approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
• Follows approved clinical practice guidelines (CPG's) and workflows, pends appropriate orders for radiology, laboratory testing and other care needs requiring provider authorization.
• Performs a variety of tasks, including administrative and clerical tasks within level of expertise. These can include flow of patients, stocking of rooms, scheduling tasks, prior authorizations, referrals, responding to patient questions both verbally and electronically, and all other duties as assigned.
• Appropriately utilizes organizational resources including management of time, supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formation

High School diploma or GED

BLS/CPR certification

Description du poste

Mass General Brigham's Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the care team. The MA will provide direct and indirect patient care, support health maintenance, patient education, and participate in rehabilitation within scope of practice, collaborating with providers, LPNs and RNs.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, conducting routine tests, and supporting prescription management while contributing to quality improvement and