Under the direction of a registered nurse, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners and nurses (thereafter referred to as providers) with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during office visits and other tasks related to the visit consistent with his / her training and skills. His / her primary roles are to assure efficient patient flow through the office; to maintain neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Checks 2 patient identifiers
Documents chief complaint or symptom(s) in medical record, as stated by the patient
Reviews current medications and prescriptions that need to be renewed, then gives to Nurse
Obtains vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, temperature)
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Conveys Compassion : Demonstrates awareness and shows sensitivity to others’ needs.
Respectful of Others : Considers others’ viewpoints and treats others with honesty, fairness and integrity. Speaks highly of the capabilities of the hospital and its staff.
Attentive to Others : Actively looks for ways to help customers by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services.
Collaborates with Others : Maintains cooperative working relationships and builds team identity. Promotes a friendly, cooperative climate within the department and hospital setting.
Accountable for Actions : Establishes a high degree of trust and credibility with others. Evokes confidence in character, abilities and truthfulness. Demonstrates efforts to succeed and excel. Guards patient privacy.
Informative : Proactively shares information with others.
Adaptable to Others : Manages multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change. Adapts plans, behavior or approaches to fit major change situations.
Acts Professionally : Builds trust through reliability and authenticity. Demonstrates results-oriented behavior. Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with others.
Emotionally Self Aware : Understands the implications of own emotions and manages appropriately.
Safety: Is aware of and adheres to safety measures for both patient and staff.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
JOIN A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN HEALTHCARE Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Banner Health and the University of Arizona College...
Apply For This JobOverview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients...
Apply For This JobCompany: Meridian Health Industry: Healthcare / Medical Job Type: Full Time Country: United States State/Province: New Jersey City: Edison Post...
Apply For This JobOverview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission,...
Apply For This JobThe Recovery Research Institute (RRI) within the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry is recruiting a per-diem recovery coach...
Apply For This JobOverview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients...
Apply For This Job