Medical Assistant

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for monitoring patients and collecting information for documentation in the patient record. Stamps and assembles patient charts. Posts tests results into EMR. Transports patients and documents action on patient record. Collects and records all pertinent patient data into EMR. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures. Documents all care provided in the EMR. Performs bedside testing such as BP, oximetry, ECG, Glucometry, urinalysis, Hearing, Vision and other tests. Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs. Insures cleanliness of general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team. Performs other functions as required. Able to administer vaccines as ordered by the provider. Epic experience preferred.

CERTS: BLS certification required. BLS must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or client.

SHIFTS: 8 Hour Day Shift; Shift start: 8am

Weekends: No Holidays: No Call: No

Shifts may fluctuate to fulfill department staffing needs. On call, weekends and holidays may be required. Travelers are first to float within facility and to alternate locations within 20 miles of permanent assigned location. Traveling pairs are not guaranteed same schedules or same shifts. Please note all travelers within CDS are required to float to all areas in which they are trained including ED and alternate holding areas to care for appropriate patients. This includes PresNow ED/UCs

ORIENTATION: First week of the contract, not to exceed 40 total hours, and includes EPIC training. Scrubs required