Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)+shift diff!!

VNA Health Care

Job Category

Healthcare

Overview

Description

$ 1000.00 Sign On Bonus

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) may perform basic screening procedures in the primary care clinic as assigned as well as other tasks to assist in the well functioning of on and off site clinics. Phlebotomy (certified); all essential PCA functions in Pediatrics, all essential PCA functions in OB/GYN; all essential functions in Family Practice; all essential PCA functions in Podiatry; EKG operational assist; Centering Diabetes program assist; Certified Diabetic Educator assist; simple procedure such as toe nail removal, skin tag and wart removal assist; advanced procedures such as Colposcopy, LEEP and endometrial biopsy assist; dressing changes; cardiology assist; Title X assist; mobile van assist; triage; all essential functions in registration; travels to other sites. May assist with vaccine clinics.

Prepares physical set-up of clinics; cleans up after clinic, and restocks/straightens medical supplies as indicated.

Completes, records, and graphs client's length/height, weight, head circumference, and vital signs per applicable procedures and protocols.

Completes and records Waived Testing as applicable for IDPH and VNA Health Center procedures.

Completes qualifty control, checks on all CLIA waived equipment and other QC checks as determined by the Team Leader.

Completes applicable laboratory requisitions and logs for tests completed (e.g. lead, pap, GC ).

Prepares laboratory specimens for pick-up or mailing per applicable IDPH and VNA procedures.

Directs client or parent/guardian in completion of clinic forms (e.g. health history, developmental, dietary...) as applicable.

Notifies staff nurse of problems or alterations in client status.

Assists staff nurse, clinic physician or Nurse Practitioner as requested.

Bilingual Aide interprets for clients and staff as needed.

Understands and practices Exposure Control Procedures.

Maintains current CPR certification.

Respects client's privacy and rights and maintains client confidentiality.

Indicates interest in personal growth and VNA mission/goals and participates in staff meetings/inservices.

Ability to work all clinical hours as assigned.

Able to work efficiently and effectively in the Electronic Medical Records System.

Other duties as assigned.

Requires high school diploma or G.E.D.

Provides proof of program completion from an approved Certified Nurse Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program.