Medical Assistant-Global Diabetes/Foot Wound ( Fulltime Days No Weekends)
Company: Parkland
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether
your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other
areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at
Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and
well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By
joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy
that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your
skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a
talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our
passion.PRIMARY PURPOSEPerforms specified patient care activities
to assigned patient population under the direction of the Nurse
Manager and Healthcare Provider and is committed to the provision
of patient centered/patient valued care. MINIMUM
SPECIFICATIONSEducation- Must have completed training through an
accredited Medical Assistant training program.- Must have a High
School diploma or GED.Experience-
NoneCertification/Registration/Licensure- Medical Assistant
Certification preferred.- Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course
completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job.
from one of the following:- American Heart Association- American
Red Cross Rescuer- Military Training NetworkSkills or Special
Abilities- Must be able to demonstrate basic patient skills and
skill in the use of supplies and assigned equipment.- Must be able
to communicate effectively with patients, families, and PHHS
staff.- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued
behaviors. Responsibilities 1. Performs specified patient care
activities which may include administering immunizations and
PPD--s, drawing blood, performing lab procedures and collection of
specimens, performing diagnostic tests, and taking vital signs, in
accordance with the provision of patient centered/patient valued
care, while providing optimal care services to patients and their
families. 2. Serves as a patient advocate, focusing on patient
needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural
preferences. 3. Monitors ongoing patient status and responds to a
patient--s change in condition by notifying and assisting nurses
and other health team members in handling patient care needs. 4.
Makes appropriate notations and records activities performed, i.e.,
vital signs, immunizations, and PPD--s, etc. that support the
mission, objectives, and standards as established by the clinical
area. 5. Cleans designated or special areas, performs quality
control checks, and delivers patient specimens when applicable in
order to provide optimal patient care. May escort patients to other
areas. 6. Participates in continuing education activities by
attending in-service sessions, department meetings, workshops,
reading magazines or journals on patient care and demonstrates
knowledge gained into current work practices. 7. Maintains,
updates, and utilizes knowledge of cleanliness, infection control,
safety, supplies and equipment usage to optimize customer care and
services. Monitors conditions of patient environment and equipment,
i.e. wheelchairs, scales, floor conditions, and corrects the
condition and/or reports the deficiencies or defects for immediate
correction as appropriate. Job Accountabilities 1. Identifies ways
to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes
recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as
appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and
Parkland.2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements,
and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading
professional journals, actively participating in professional
organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.3.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies,
laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective
internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable
laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and
private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure
proper understanding.Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits
discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, genetic information, disability, national
origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
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