About this opportunity
Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS lists this Non-Certified Medical Aide opportunity in lawrence, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Non-Certified Medical Aide
Reports to Nurse Coordinator
Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly: $17.00 - $20.00)
Job Purpose
The Non-Certified Medical Aide assists with patient care and helps to keep the flow of duties running smoothly. They must uphold the company's policies and procedures and must always act within ethical boundaries. The Non-Certified Medical Aide must have strong customer service and communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
Respond to patient flow changes appropriately.
Monitor well child and sick visits to ensure patient availability for physician care.
Communicate efficiently with nurses and other medical staff to optimize patient flow.
Rooming of patients and performing vitals, weight, height, head measurement, hearing and vision tests and documentation, as necessary.
Anticipate procedures and provide equipment as instructed by nurse or physician, provide assistance as requested.
Complete forms as requested.
Cleaning and stocking of exam rooms daily, and as needed.
Enter immunization records as needed.
Assist with lab collection and requisitions.
Maintain nursing work stations.
Cooperate with all nursing and front office staff to ensure efficient patient care.
Function as part of the team, communicate with all team members.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA and practice policies and procedures.
Remain calm and professional in all situations.
Demonstrate initiative and use time efficiently.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be actively pursuing or planning to pursue a career in medicine (e.g., pre-med or medical school interest required)
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Basic Computer Knowledge
Ability to lift 30lbs
Standing >50%, Sitting Working Conditions
Sits and walks throughout the day.
Subject to many interruptions.
Must be able to function in a high stress environment.
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Physical Requirements
Required to spend long hours on the computer entering various forms of data which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Required to spend long hours in intense concentration.
Required to spend hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain.
Required to read, write and speak English.
Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone.
Occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Details
Hours M-F from 7:30am - 6:00pm as needed (Saturdays 7:30am - 12:00pm as needed)
Hours are approximate and may be altered by supervisor(s) as needed.
Shifts are generally 8 hours in length in clinic.
Full-Time Employees have an expected workweek of 40 hours
Worksite address
lawrence, KS, 66045, US
Who can apply
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