Medical Assistant - PRN
Company: Parkland
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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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.--Education---Must have
completed training through an accredited Medical Assistant training
program.--Experience---None--Certification/Registration/Licensure---Medical
Assistant Certification preferred.---Must have current
CPR-Heartsaver course completion card from one of the
following:-American Heart Association-American Red Cross
Rescuer-Military Training Network--Skills 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.--Responsibilities1.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
Keywords: Parkland, Dallas , Medical Assistant - PRN, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
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