Medical Technician - Hugh Chatham Medical Group - Float

Medical Technician- Hugh Chatham Medical Group- Float

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Full Time.

Assist in the delivery of quality healthcare including patient care management throughout the medical group.  Providing support to outpatient practices with direct patient care.

Education and Formal Training: 

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:
  • Graduation from an Associate Degree program for Medical Assistants. Certificates accepted: CMA, CCMA, or RMA
  • Graduation/satisfactory completion from a state approved nursing assistant I or II program and current CNA certification in NC
  • Current NC EMT certification
  • Current valid certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of North Carolina
• BCLS certification

Work Experience: 1 year of experience in health care preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgement, and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.  Actively functions as a patient advocate.  Must have thorough knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.  Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.  Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.  Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.  Skill in taking vital signs.  Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.  Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers and the public.  Ability to communicate clearly.  Must develop knowledge of current hospital emergency policies and procedures, fire, safety, disaster, and infection control policies.

• Benefits• Health Insurance (effective within 60 days)• Health Savings Account• 401(k)• 401(k) matching• Dental insurance• Life insurance• Disability insurance• Paid time off• Vision insurance• 24 hr. Wellness Center Access (Gym)

Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that serves residents of the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Recently becoming part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Hugh Chatham employs more than 900 teammates at its hospital, 24 medical practices, and home health agency. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality.