Medical Assistant-Resource Nursing Job
Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Description: University of Utah Health Care is at present looking to employ Medical Assistant-Resource Nursing Job right now, this job will be placed in Utah. For complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Medical Assistant-Resource Nursing
Requisition Number: 8212 Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type: Part-Time ! Shift Day
Work Schedule: M-F Location Name University of Utah Hospital
City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT
Department: UUH ISC 20A RESOURCE NURS
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EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health an! d well-being of people through patient care, research and educ! ation. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides assistive care to patients. The incumbent facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care, supports the professional role of the licensed staff, and provides support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. This position also assists with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.
Responsibilities:
- May assist inpatient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
- May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as dire! cted by licensed staff.
- May instruct in Basic Life Support (BLS) requirements.
- May perform IV access.
- May perform other duties based on department assigned.
- Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions.
- Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
- Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel. May perform patient phlebotomies in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders after specialized training.
- Performs additional skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization and injections (IM, Subq and intra-dermal).
- Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examina! tion as requested and assists with procedures.
- Monitors and cl! eans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
- Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating and compiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes.
- Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
- May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
- Ability to perform ! the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated phlebotomy skills.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic’s specialty skills within six weeks of hire. *Specialty skills may not be performed until after the new hire completed basic competency testing.
- Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.
- Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment.
Required
- Completion of a certified Medical Assistant Program or current certification as an EMT-Intermediate in the State of Utah.
- Basic Life Support Healt! h Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain withi! n one month of hire.
Preferred
- Resource Nursing is the float pool of the University Healthcare system. The successful candidate will float throughout the clinics located in University Hospital, South Jordan Health Center and Community Clinics
- 1 year of recent MA experience is required
- English and Spanish speaking is preferred
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This job starts available on: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:57:05 GMT
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