Medical Assistant - FMG - Franciscan Women's Health Associates career at Catholic Health Initiatives in Tacoma

Catholic Health Initiatives is at present recruited Medical Assistant - FMG - Franciscan Women's Health Associates on Fri, 17 May 2013 20:22:52 GMT. Job Summary: Provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Contributes to the planning and delivery of patient focused care. Essential Duties: Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug...

Medical Assistant - FMG - Franciscan Women's Health Associates

Location: Tacoma Washington

Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is at present recruited Medical Assistant - FMG - Franciscan Women's Health Associates right now, this career will be placed in Washington. More details about this career opportunity please read the description below. Job Summary:
Provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician and/or mid-le! vel provider. Contributes to the planning and delivery of patient focused care.

Essential Duties:
Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.

Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures as outlined in the FMG Scope of Practice Policy and the State of Washington. Diagnostic tests and procedures may include venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draw, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections for diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents

Administer ordered medications via, oral, topical, rectal, otic, ophthalmic and inhaled. Administer vaccines via oral, topically and by injection and nasal administration.

Manage patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family educatio! n. Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropr! iately within the scope of authority as outlined in the FMG Scope of Practice Policy and the State of Washington.

Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.

Document procedures and interactions in patient's medical record.

Schedule patient appointments and perform other clerical duties as needed.

Actively participate in continuing education, required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

Other: Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Must have WA State Certification as a Medical Assistant or Health Care Assistant within 6 months of hire

Experie! nce:
In the last three- (3) years, one (1) year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinic or acute care setting preferred

Licensure/Certification:
Must have WA State Certification as a Medical Assistant or Health Care Assistant

Must be certified or able to be certified at levels A, C and E

Must have a current CPR certification or must be certified within 30 days of hire date

Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence

: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.

Integrity

: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a! basis of trustworthiness.

Compassion

: Feeling with ! others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.

Excellence

: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers. CB\

Job

Licensed/Registered Medical Professionals (Non-Nursing)

Primary Location

WA-Tacoma

Shift

Day

Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period

80

Weekends R! equired

Occasional

Status

Full Time
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.

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This career starts available on: Fri, 17 May 2013 20:22:52 GMT

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