Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Job Title : Medical Assistant

Reports to : Clinical Manager Status : Full-Time, Non Exempt

Duke City Urgent Care is looking to add an exceptional Medical Assistant to join our team! At Duke City, we pride ourselves on offering fast, friendly, quality care to all residents of NM in need.

If you are a positive, driven person who enjoys a challenging workplace and exudes a positive attitude, we are looking for you!

Overview :

Medical Assistant(MA) is responsible for supporting the Lead Nurse and / or Paramedic, and entire clinical team, in the care of patients of all ages from neonatal through geriatric in the clinic.

The MA's primary purpose is to monitor patient flow to ensure maximum efficiency while providing fast, friendly, quality patient care.

The MA must establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and Duke City Cares employees.

The MA performs skills such as wound care and splint application and assists with additional procedures to support the clinical team.

The MA is also responsible for maintaining safe, clean, and well-stocked patient care and clinical areas while assuring adherence to applicable policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities :

• Require to fulfill on-call shifts as needed, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to address any emergent issues or escalations promptly
• Assist the nurse and paramedic in the management and observation of all patients in the clinic
• Clean patient care rooms, equipment and instruments; report equipment problems; order and store supplies; maintain appropriate PAR levels
• Assist nurses, paramedics, and providers with complex treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures as allowed based on policies and procedures
• Identify and assist patients presenting with clinical symptomsrequiring additional intervention and promptly notify a nurse, paramedic and / or provider
• Provide oxygen therapy, I.V. setup, catheterization, suctioning; cardic monitor application, and the basic assessments under the supervision of RN, Paramedic or attending provider as requested
• Provide direct clinical services to patients including screening and identification, rehabilitative, and counseling services as directed by RN, Paramedic, or attending provider
• Complete wound care process according to medical protocol under the direct supervision of RN, Paramedic or attending provider.
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient and staff safety by seeking opportunities to improve safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Transport patients, collect, label and transport specimens, equipment, and supplies
• Identify and report / correct environmental conditions and / or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Assist with the provision of administrative support in regards to equipment maintenance, calibration, and statistical data compilation

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years directly related experience
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant cerification program
• CPR Certification for Healthcare / BLS Providers for Professional Rescuer
11 days ago