Med Asst - Methodist Mammography
Carle
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:The Medical Assistant I maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, works up patient schedules for the Carle West Region, verifies orders, schedules patients as needed.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Medical Terminology
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others. Healthcare experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform a variety of routine direct patient care duties to assist technologist and Radiologist
- Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.
- Previews patient schedules and make sure all prior imaging is available
- Rooming patients: Collecting pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.
- Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
- Prepare patient and supplies for department specific procedures
- Maintain par levels and order supplies for exam and procedure rooms.
- Perform bio-impedence testing as applicable
- Assist with bone marrow biopsies, including preparing slides for cytology.
- Transport patients as needed to the ED, hospital floor or other area.
- Make pre-procedure calls to review appointment instructions.
- Take supplies to CPD for cleaning; pick up supplies from CPD for use in department.
- Keep exam rooms and procedural areas stocked with the necessary supplies.
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