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McKenzie Health lists this CMA III - Urology opportunity in watford city, North Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: Watford City, ND 58854
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Not Specified
Job Shift: Day
Certified Medical Assistant III - Urology
Position Overview
The Medical Assistant will be an advocate for the patient’s needs by collaborating with both the patient and their care team to ensure that the patient receives the highest level of care. As a Medical Assistant, you can look forward to creating strong bonds with your patients and co‑workers and have multiple opportunities for growth and development.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Key Responsibilities
Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates data to healthcare provider
Follows through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider
Communicates the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver
Participates in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings
Obtains vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, observes and reports patients’ signs or symptoms, and performs point of care testing
Maintains established office/clinic policies and procedures, goals, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, and protocols.
Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families per office/clinic standards.
Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
Meets communication needs of patients.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Finds and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant.
Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice.
Helps in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
Notifies proper licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric, and general patient population.
Response is proper to the patient in emergencies or physically distressful situations.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Assist with orientation of new employees
Maintains a working knowledge of all equipment used in treatment of patients.
Maintains and replaces supplies on unit assigned.
As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
Performs other duties as assigned, within the CMA III scope of practice.
Other duties as assigned.
McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
Physically demanding, high-stress environment
Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Required Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments.
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Subject to frequent interruptions.
May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends holidays when necessary.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program and have obtained the Medication Assistant Certification.
Prior experience in clinic setting preferred but not required.
Licenses and Certifications
Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA). Certification (CMA
Certified Medical Assistant III in good standing with the state
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
watford city, ND, 58854, US
Who can apply
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