Medical Assistant: Adult Kidney Transplant

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Summary: Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office. Adult Kidney Transplant seeking approval for an additional Medical Assistant for increased volume reflected in clinic visits and ;an average of ;170 lab draws per month since August 2019.. ; This request has also been discussed with Judy Frum. Detailed responsibilities: --- Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments. --- Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care provided. --- Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas. --- Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. Competencies and skills: Essential: --- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct. --- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience. --- ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals. --- RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth. --- DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS: Builds positive and productive business relationships with individuals and groups. --- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers" --- KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS: Applies knowledge of practices and interventions for specific populations with specific conditions. Education: Essential: --- Accredited Program Education specialization: Essential: --- Medical Assistant Credentials: Essential: --- BLS Certification Education equivalent experience: Essential: --- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician program Other information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills,decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Valid Florida driver's license may be required along with a good driving record. Required Work Experience: None required. Organizational Profile: Since the opening of the one-story, 100-bed Memorial Hospital in 1953, the South Florida community has benefited from caring and compassionate healthcare at Memorial Regional Hospital. Today, with 553 beds and as the flagship facility of Memorial Healthcare System, Memorial Regional Hospital is one of Florida's largest and most sophisticated hospitals, offering leading-edge care and technologies. Services include: * Medical and Surgical Services * Emergency Room and Level I Trauma Center * Memorial Cancer Institute * Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute * Memorial Neuroscience Institute * The Family Birthplace * Women's Services * Wasie Neonatal Intensive Care Unit We are also home to a team of dedicated professionals, all of whom deliver nationally recognized, award-winning care. Memorial Regional Hospital has received Press Ganey's Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Satisfaction (Inpatient Behavioral Health) for three consecutive years, has been recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, and for the last seven years has received the Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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