CMA Clinic Nursing

Job Description Under direct supervision of the physician, assists in patient care as delegated by the physician. Performs clerical duties, phlebotomy, simple laboratory functions, and assists in direct patient care. Ensures patients and customers are processed in a professional, timely and efficient manner. Utilizes the nursingprocess, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, andevaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes. Performs admissionassessment. Obtains vital signs, blood pressures, pulse, temperature, heights,and weights and records information appropriately, accurately and in a timelymanner. •Reviews and updatesmedication list at each visit. Documents allergies and type of reaction. •Demonstrates personalaccountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional andcompassionate manner. •Maintains patient flowfrom waiting area to exam rooms and keeps patients informed of unexpectedwaits. Delegates, appropriately, tasks/procedures to otherteam members who are prepared/qualified to perform. Assists provider duringclinic in accordance with CMA scope of practice. This includes, but not limited to: •Collects and preparesspecimens for lab tests as needed. •Maintains instrumentsand equipment. •Preps patients forprocedures. •Performs treatmentsincluding childhood/adult immunizations. •Prepares andadministers medications as directed by a physician. •Provides patientteaching as needed during clinic visit including family or significant other asindicated. Minimum 36 hours per week.

Experience and Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

Effective knowledge and familiarity with word processing, computer navigation, and e-mail Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program Must have knowledge of correct telephone answering techniques Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the health care team Is able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change Minimum 3 years customer services experience preferred

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

Active Certified Medical Assistant license Basic Life Support (BLS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures

Ability to write reports and correspondence Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc... Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:

Computer and printer General office materials/equipment/supplies Information systems Telephone system Patient care equipment

Job Benefits Benefits: Standard full-time benefits: Benefits go into effect the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Include but not limited to:

Health Insurance: PPO and H.S.A. option; PCH pays a portion of premiums Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan at no cost to the employee; opportunity to purchase additional coverage also available Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue hours based on a percentage rate (set by years of service) multiplied by the number of hours worked in a pay period 403(b) Retirement: The hospital will match up to a percentage of gross wages when the employee contributes contributions of percentage

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Policies Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.