Medical Assistant / PRN

Job Description

Job Description

SouthCoast Health is looking for a PRN Medical Assistant for our Nephrology Dept.

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks. Responsible for patient flow, appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.

Requirements :   Must pass proficiency test. Maintain current BLS / CPR Certification.

Responsibilities :

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
• Control patient flow in clinic.
• Prepare patient charts for appointments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
• Obtain / record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).
• Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Nurse or Physician.
• Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.
• Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.
• May perform occasional medication injections or swab.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience :   High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting training program, Medical Assistant in the military, or EMT-A or paramedic is required.

EEO, DFW, MFVD