Medical Assistant at Seminole Hospital District – seminole, Texas

JOB TITLE:

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/NURSING ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT:

RHC

CHAIN OF COMMAND:

RHC DIRECTOR or CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

SUPERVISES:

NO ONE

PAYSCALE:

HOURLY, NON EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides assistance with patient care in a clinic environment. Assists with providing a safe, clean setting

for patients during their clinic visits. Utilizes appropriate equipment and resources under supervision of a physician or licensed staff member.

Physical and Mental requirements:

extended periods of sitting/standing

manual dexterity

repetitive motion

lifting/carrying 50 lbs.

stooping

reaching

kneeling/bending

walking

visual acuity

hearing acuity

Work Conditions:

inside

occasional highly stressful

Hazards:

OHSA Blood Bourne Pathogens Class III

Types of Clients Served:

Neonate 1yr

Adolescent 12-17yrs

Child/Pediatric 1-11 yrs.

Adult 18-55 yrs.

Geriatric 55 yrs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

1. High School Graduate or equivalent.

Licensure, Registry, Certification:

1. None

Personal Job related skills:

1. Effective oral and written communications skills.

Experience:

Prior Work Experience:

1. One year of experience in a medical setting preferred.

Technical Training:

1. None required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

RATING

Provides clinic services and care for patients

1. Takes and records blood pressure readings, weight, and length measurements.

2. Assists physicians and prepares patients for various types of examinations and procedures.

3. Applies or changes dressings as requested.

4. Assists physician with minor surgical procedures performed in the clinic.

5. Performs basic life support skills in an emergency situation.

6. Follows aseptic procedures and universal precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially

infectious materials.

Assists with maintaining patients' files.

1. Prior to examination, obtains subjective information related to patients' perception of health.

2. Collects necessary information received concerning x-ray and laboratory reports, data from referring physicians, and

surgical or other procedure reports for patient's files.

Maintains supplies and equipment.

1. Insures that inventory of necessary supplies and equipment is maintained for diagnostic and treatment procedures.

2. Is responsible for stocking supplies in exam rooms and assures the cleanliness of the rooms.

3. Cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments, labels the type of instrument and records the date.

JOB RELATED FACTORS

1. Communicates positively and respectfully to audience (coworkers, patients, physicians, and others)

2. Performs required tasks without prompting and adjusts appropriately to situations.

3. Adheres to the attendance policy.

4. Follows District and Department Policies.

5.Attends required meetings and in-services

6. Participates in Hospital District Safety Program and QA Programs

7. Uses time and resources wisely.

8. Maintains HIPAA, keeping patient and hospital confidentiality

9. Maintains adequate supplies of items needed to perform job, orders, or reports low items to supervisor.

10. Practices proper phone etiquette, identifying self and department.

11. Reports adverse events regarding patients, guests, or self to supervisor immediately.