Registered Medical Assistant - Growing Elder Care Program! - Worcester, MA
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POST DATE 9/16/2017
END DATE 1/25/2018
Fallon Health
Worcester, MA
JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES* Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
* Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking baseline vitals; reporting patient history summary.
* Secures patient information and maintains patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock and reporting to Clinical Manager when below PAR levels;
* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
* Serves and protects the medical practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
* Demonstrates an ability to relate well to participants; anticipates their needs and encourages independence.
* Assists participants with personal care needs such as dressing, toileting, bathing, grooming and other needs as identified in the care plan.
* Carries out clinical tasks such as assessment of vital signs, urine testing, foot care, simple dressings, catheter care, CD bag changes, hot packs and delivery of laboratory specimens.
* Assists participants in completion of PT/OT maintenance therapy program including, but not limited to, exercises and ambulation, as assigned.
* Documents all care rendered in the electronic medical record.
* Works as a member of the clinical team to provide high quality, timely service to patients.
* Prepares patient for examination by the PACE medical provider.
* Identifies and reports emergency situations to nursing and provider personnel, applies first aid as necessary and assists as his/her competency will allow.
* Provides care appropriate to patient population served.
* Utilizes knowledge to provide services under established organization and department policies and procedures
* Reviews, understands, and adheres to all department policies and procedures.
* Tracks all lab requests and future lab draws.
* Final lab copies are given to designated provider.
* Obtains routine and emergency blood samples by veni-puncture in accordance with established quality control procedures both at the PACE center and in the participant s home, as needed.
* Tracks all results and charts labs in the electronic medical record.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma, completion of qualified phlebotomy course and internship
Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with CPR, EKG, and phlebotomy certification required
Experience: Minimum 1 year working with frail elderly population
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Fallon Health is an equal opportunity employer. It is very important for us to maintain a consistant hiring process for every candidate. In addition, we are also a government contractor with requirements to report on our Affirmative Action planning. To that end, we require everyone to apply online.
If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 1-508-368-9893 (TRS 711).