Medical Assistant Emergency Department
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Job Location:
Independence, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2272 - 4089
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home provided by a network of board-certified physicians.
This position performs sub-professional clinical and administrative support functions at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in the Emergency Department.Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience in administrative services in a healthcare setting; OR
Two years of experience or training in patient care; OR
An associates degree or certificate in a medical assistant training program. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Obtain and record patients vital signs (temperature pulse respiration blood pressure head circumference height and weight) and observe/report changes in physical or mental condition.
- Prepare patients for examinations assist with medical histories and support practitioners during treatments examinations and procedures.
- Perform EKGs collect lab samples monitor cardiac rhythms and document/report results as directed.
- Change dressings monitor food intake and elimination and assist with catheterization or other basic treatments under a registered nurses direction.
- Provide constant visual monitoring and behavioral intervention for patients in crisis including restraining when necessary to maintain safety.
- Maintain and update patient records schedule appointments arrange lab/hospital services and assist with patient admission transfer and discharge processes.
- Maintain medical supply inventory prepare requisitions and perform light housekeeping or equipment sterilization as needed.
- Train and instruct lower-level staff attend required training and ensure compliance with hospital standards and safety requirements.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment
Work Location:This Medical Assistant position is located in the Emergency Department.
Work Hours:Shift will be determined by Manager/ Supervisor.
The incumbentshallpossess and maintain a valid BLS certification. Attend and pass an ECG course annually.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For more information about this vacancy please contact:
Sycondria Brumfield HR Analyst C
Lallie Kemp Medical Center Human Resources
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