Medical Assistant/Phlembotomist
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: AIDS Healthcare Foundation is in need of Medical Assistant/Phlembotomist right now, this position will be placed in Nevada. Further informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!
Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of
medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare
centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides
access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Healthcare Center, the Nursing Department and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Collects and documents patient's weight, pain scale ranking, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure at patient healthcare visit as ordered or per protocol
Collects samples such as urine, blood, sputum and stool specimens in the Healthcare Centers as ordered and instructs patients in home collection of urine, stool and sputum specimens, when appropriate
Completes review of the patient’s ! record to ensure that all patient test and procedure results a! re present in the EMR pre-clinic visit or that it is investigated to understand why results are not available
Performs phlebotomy as ordered and prepares specimens for transport to laboratory
Documents services performed for compliance and reporting purposes
Reviews physician orders, laboratory requests or follow-up needs with patient
Facilitates review of patient’s medications pre-visit with provider
Adheres to patient rooming practices as established by Healthcare Center operations policies and procedures
Collaborates with other nursing personnel and participates as a team member
May receive laboratory results over the telephone and transmit them to the licensed nurse and the patient's medical provider in a timely manner
Administers Purified Protein Derivative (PPD), as ordered Reports changes in patient's physical status to the Nurse Manager, other nurses or medical provider
Assists nursin! g and medical staff with examinations and procedures as assigned
Documents observations as requested by an MD and/or Nurse Manager in the patient's medical record
Receives and processes medication refill requests; verifies medication request with healthcare provider and obtains appropriate documentation
Receives and processes orders for Referrals documenting in Logician and Case Watch when assigned
Completes documentation of services and care provided to a patient is completed in the EMR within 24 hours of the service
Ensures maintenance of patient confidentiality
Maintains supplies and cleanliness of examination rooms
Maintains logs as directed by the Nurse Manager
Communicates in a tactful and professional manner
Maintains standard precautions for infection control
Must adhere to AHF guidelines on personal appearance
Participation in AHF Meetings/Committees Attends Preventio! n Meetings.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has! no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to travel to different healthcare centers and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Basic Skills! : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time Sensitivity to patient population and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS Strong interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment Familiarity with word processing and data base management principles Previous experience with medical front office, a plus. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program with Certification. Valid C! PR certification Valid State of Nevada driver license with proof of lia! bility insurance
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This position starts available on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:16:11 GMT