Medical Assistant
Company: Missouri Delta Medical Center
Location: Sikeston
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionBASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:1. Provides basic
nursing care and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean
environment.2. Explains procedures to patient prior to initiation
and participates in instruction as necessary.3. Smiles and talks
with patient, even if patient appears unresponsive.4. Obtains and
records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights
as required.5. Promotes good public relations for the nursing
department/hospital.6. Records information from the patient in a
clear and accurate manner.7. Respects the confidentiality of
patient, hospital, and physician related information.8. Provides
for patient privacy at all times.9. Participates in Quality
Improvement.10. Assists with diagnostic tests, special procedures
and specimen collection as required.11. Communicates and
collaborates with health care team members to provide quality
patient care.12. Competently performs core and unit specific
clinical skills.13. Answers calls promptly.14. Knowledgeable of
proper and safe use of patient care equipment.15. Utilizes basic
problem solving skills to prevent/resolve issues.16. Assist in
maintaining an adequate inventory of medical and office supplies
for day to day operations.17. Assists LPN/RN/NP/Physician with
daily operations of the office.18. Performs other duties delegated
by supervisor as needed.19. Calls in medications to pharmacy's
under direct supervision of Physician/NP.QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:
Completion of an approved Certified Nurse Assistant course
preferred. BLS training.EXPERIENCE: Previous Nurse Assistant
experience preferred.SPECIAL:PATIENT CONTACT: Must have the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age of the patients served.PHYSICAL:STANDING: Majority of shift
spent standing.WALKING: Considerable amount of time spent
walking.LIFTING: Must use good body mechanics to independently lift
or in certain situations, assist with lifting/transferring a
patient.VISUAL: Must have ability to observe patient care
areas.HEARING: Must have ability to auscultate blood pressures and
hear patient call light system.SPEAKING: Talking is essential in
addressing patient/family needs and/or requests and communicating
with health care team members.M-F 8a-5p
Keywords: Missouri Delta Medical Center, Memphis , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Sikeston, Tennessee
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