Medical Assistant Certified / Registered- CFV Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Specialist Full Time Days

Podiatry Clinic Nursing Support

Cape Fear Valley Podiatry-Fayetteville

Full time

Facility : Cape Fear Valley Podiatry-Fayetteville

Location : Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department : CFV Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Specialists - Fayetteville

Job Family : Nursing Support

Work Shift : Days (United States of America)

Summary : Supports administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and other licensed medical staff. Assists in obtaining patient vital signs, updates patients' charts, compiles related statistical data and regulatory requirements and JCAHO standards. Responsible for administering care to clinic patients under the supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff.

Major Job Functions :

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time :

• Maintains patients' rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-being
• Maintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephone
• Collects and processes all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy
• Performs quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVHS policies
• Performs patient education under the direction of the Provider
• Administers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP.
• Chaperones, sets up for, and assists providers in procedures and examinations as needed
• Properly handles and prepares reusable instruments for return to Central Sterile Processing for sterilization
• Disposes of biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines and per CFVH Policy
• Maintains a clean patient care environment by following Infection Prevention Standards for between patient cleaning and terminal cleaning
• Ensures appropriate supply stock and instrument supplies in designated areas
• Other duties as assigned

Physician Office Practice Additional Job Functions :

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job :

Education, Training and Experience :

Work Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements :

Required Licenses and Certifications :

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity