Medical Assistant - Certified - The Regional Medical Center of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38103
About the Job
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED
PCS Third Street
JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides medical care and clerical support by facilitating patient flow through Ambulatory/Outpatient Center clinics. Performs various activities such as data collection, routine tests, specimen collection, EKG's, assisting with procedures, patient registration and front desk support.
MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Various medical and diagnostic equipment and tools.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant program.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet patient population needs within clinic area to include: vital sign recording, blood/specimen collection, data collection and entry, EKG testing and maintaining sterile environment and infection control practices.
- Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions, plan and organize work.
- Effectively record and reflect observations,
- React and perform under stress in emergency situations.
- Communicate effectively with unit personnel, medical/hospital staff, patient, family and others to ensure optimal patient care.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: Certified Medical Assistant and CPR Certifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exposure to infectious agents; frequent walking and standing, lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.")
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