Medical Assistant Ambulatory - Interventional Radiology - Full Time

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Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40Salary Range: 18.50 - 29.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The Medical Assistant, Non-Certified (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.

Job Description

The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider. Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals; and following through on the patient's plan of care under the direction of the provider. Communicates the provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information. Will participate in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings. Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms, and performing point of care testing.

Qualifications

One of the following is required:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, -OR-

• Documented successful completion of the following courses (or their recognized course equivalent): (1) Medical Terminology from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class, (2) Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class, and (3) Pharmacology from an accredited institution, -OR-

• Two years of Medical Assistant-related work experience and completion of the required educational courses listed above within the first 12 months from hire.  

Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.

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