Certified Medical Assistant-Inpatient

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• Assess patient status through interview observation and basic physical assessment as delegated by the nurse
• Assistin developing implementing andmodifyingindividualized plans of care in collaboration with the care team
• Monitor evaluate and document patient progress; report changes and seekassistanceas needed
• Perform select clinical duties within scope including vital signsmedicationand vaccine administration (oral IM SUBQ) wound care enemas chart review admissions/discharges and patient education
• Prioritize assignments and support care for non-complex and select complex patients under nurse direction
• Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care from admission through discharge
• Participate in bedside shift reports intentionalrounding and proactive communication of patient needs
• Promote patient safety quality standards national patient safety goals and evidence-based practice
• Provide culturally sensitive education usingappropriate teachingstrategies including teach-back methods

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate diploma orAssociates Degree).

Experience:

• Graduate of a registered apprenticeship program with two (2) years of clinical experience or graduate of an online program or on the job trainingprogram with three (3) years of clinical experience.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:
  • NationalHealthcareerAssociation
  • American Association of Medical Assistants
  • National Center for Competency Testing
  • National Certified Medical Assistant
  • National Association of Health Professionals
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants
  • American Allied Health
  • American Medical Technologists
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant through the NationalHealthcareerAssociation
• Certified Basic Life Support through the American Heart Associationwithin30 daysof hire.
• IA/ILChild Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within90 daysof hire.
• IA/ILAdult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within90 daysof hire.