Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Clinic
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Description: Hennepin County Medical Center is in need of Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Clinic right now, this position will be placed in Minnesota. More details about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) offers employment opportunities in a variety of settings, including our downtown Minneapolis hospital and clinics, and neighborhood clinic! s throughout the metro area. We are committed to creating a culturally competent and inclusive work and care environment for patients, families, and staff, and we encourage interested applicants with bilingual and bicultural skills to apply for positions at HCMC.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit (union).
Current vacancy is part-time, 72 hours per pay period, with benefits, Mon - Thurs day shift, Fridays will be afternoon shift.
**Preference will be given to applicants with 6 months experience in an OB/GYN Clinic as a Medical Assistant.
Required Qualifcations
Minimum Education/work Experience:
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
- current certification by the AAMA or current r! egistration by the AMT or obtain that certification or registr! ation within twelve (12) months of hire.
Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including:
Administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization.
Set up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including: colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgery.
Perform specimen collection including: blood draws, sputum samples and urine samples.
Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing.
Obtain patient information and medical history including: current medications, allergies, chief complaint, immunization schedule..
Perform basic patient care activit! ies including: place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signs.
Under the direction of a physician or other providers, provide patient education from standardized teaching plans. Teach crutch walking.
Perform clerical duties involved in registering and scheduling patients, transcribing orders, maintaining telephone communication, and maintaining specific unit records.
Clean equipment and rooms.
Procure and stock equipment and supplies and ensure that equipment is operable through quality assurance checks.
Attends mandatory department or unit meetings, in-services and appropriate work related education programs.
Conducts point of care tests as assigned and instructed.
Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel.
Supports clinic and medical center compliance with JCAHO standards, customer service and other in! itiatives.
Uses resources appropriately.
Performs var! ious technical nursing procedures according to protocol including maintaining oxygen equipment, performing oral or nasopharyngeal suctioning, routine incision care.
Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and transfers calls appropriately.
Performs other duties as assigned.
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin County Medical Center for your employment! HCMC offers a wealth of opportunities for our ever-changing population and is a place you'll feel challenged, rewarded, and appreciated. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for both current and future employees, who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. Thanks for choosing HCMC!
HCMC has the following Success Factors that apply to all our employees to ensure competency. They are: exhibits accountability, demonstrates ethics and trustworthiness, delivers customer service, embraces differences, uses resources wisely, communicates clear! ly, builds and strengthens relationships, champions change and seeks continuous growth. Employees must be able to demonstrate competency in these areas.
Please Note: external applicants selected for an interview with Hennepin County Medical Center must provide data for a Criminal Background Study. Offers of employment from Hennepin County Medical Center are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Hennepin County Medical Center.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 10 May 2013 13:31:29 GMT