Careers

The Medical Assistant works directly with nursing services in caring for injured or ill patients, based upon the age of the individual served. Patients served may include: Infants – newborn to 2 years of age: Pediatric – 2 years to 10 years of age: Pediatric/Young Adult – 10 to 18 years of age; Adult – 18 to 65 years of age; Geriatric – over 65 years of age.

Reports To:

RN Case Manager and/or the Practice Manager.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Medical Assisting, certified by an accrediting body or currently be a registered Certified Nurse Aid preferred.
• Must be BCLS/CPR certified every 2 years according to the Michigan Heart Association Guidelines.
• Demonstrates stress management, clinical competence, personal acceptance of responsibility and accountability, promotes positive interpersonal relationships and maintains confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate a daily commitment to the Standards of Behavior and Core Values of BCMH.

Position Duties: Essential

• Follows established standards of nursing practice and implements facility policies and procedures.
• Observes infection control procedures related to nursing.
• Demonstrates increased clinical competence by providing direct patient care to varied patient populations. Participates in continuing education programs and shows interest in advancing nursing technical skills.
• Evaluates and updates nursing care plans to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Obtains report, recording sufficient information to implement appropriate follow up action.
• Prioritizes nursing care.
• Assists supervisor with pertinent information concerning nursing care.
• Documents in EMR, patient assessment, treatment, procedures, and evaluation of patient’s response to the physicians plan of care.
• Informs the supervisor of patient condition changes.
• Effectively carries out physician orders affecting patient’s plan of care.
• Works with the RN/LPN to develop and implement individual patient teaching plans.
• Insures patient rights are honored.
• Obtains documents quantitative assessment data including patient HT/WT, TPR/BP.
• Assists patient with ambulation using braces, walkers, canes, and/or crutches.
• Transfers patient safely to and from carts and examining tables.
• Assists and/or provides personal and oral hygiene.
• Changes surgical dressings, sterile dressings, irrigates and packs wounds, and collects appropriate specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Administers and documents oral, IM/SQ, topical and suppository medication.
• Administers oxygen therapy.
• Teaches and provides pre-operative/post-operative care.
• Complies with HIPAA requirements for security and confidentiality.
• Observes all infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns.
• Shall be responsible for completing educational requirements.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Position Duties: Marginal

• Checks emergency supplies and equipment for safety.
• Obtains consent for procedures.

Physical Activities: Essential

• Balancing
• Climbing
• Crouching
• Keying
• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stooping
• Repetitive Movement

An individual in this position will be required to carry or lift weights in the range of:
Up to 25 pounds frequently
Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Sensory and Communicative Activities: Essential

• Feeling
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Smelling
• Speaking

Environmental Exposure:

• Inside environmental conditions
• Blood borne pathogens
• Physical hazards
• Chemical hazards

Position Responsibility:

Performs tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse according to accepted policies and procedures in the hospital.

Demonstrates accountability for his/her performance by:
A. Fulfillment of job description requirements
B. Punctuality and dependability in attendance requirements
C. Adhering to the nursing service dress code.

Identifies need and pursues continued education and self growth by:
A. Identification of learning needs through self evaluation and the performance appraisal process.
B. Seeks formal/informal instruction to meet identified learning needs.

Attends and participates in staff/personal development programs:
A. Utilizes and shares information obtained at staff development programs.
B. Attends mandatory in-services.