Medical Assistant Trainee

Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center

Nashville, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Policies, Allergies, Blood Pressure, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Support, Documentation, Employee Orientation, Injections, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Management, OSHA, Patient Confidentiality, Patient History, Patient Rights, Physician Assistant, Time Management
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee
POSTED
30+ days ago

SUMMARY:Medical Assistant Trainee works under the supervision of experienced certified medical assistants and medical professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following are indicative of the essential functions required to participate in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program successfully. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Observes certified medical assistants/medical assistants/physicians/nurse practitioners perform examinations and procedures

Learn and observe certified medical assistants/medical assistants monitoring and documenting vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations, as well as chief complaints, nursing history, and allergy history of MWCHC patients

Works in other suites (float} as needed

Observe the administration of oxygen (02) LPN and/or RN to patients

Understand and observe the administration of medication as dictated by protocol

Observes certified medical assistants/medical assistants administering allowed injections/shots to patients Learn how to set up exam rooms with appropriate supplies and equipment

Adhere to Universal Precautions and OSHA Guidelines

Assists the Clinical Nurse Manager in the establishment and promotion of administrative policies and practice which enable Clinical Support staff (i.e., medical assistants) to increase their clinical skills

Learn how to conduct daily, weekly and monthly quality walkthroughs Stamps DNKA charts and mail DNKA letters

Learn the proper way to keep suites neat and clean

Observes certified medical assistants/medical assistants report all emergencies, incidents, and significant findings immediately to the Clinical Nurse Manager

Responsible for the maintenance of patient confidentiality and adherence co Patient Rights and Responsibilities, as issued in the New Hire Orientation

Adheres to all MWCHC policies and procedures

Arrives at work on time and complies with MWCHC attendance and tardiness policies Possesses the ability to get along with MWCHC staff, patients and visitors

Performs all other duties as assigned by management

THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT .MAY NOT START IN1RVENOUS FLUIDS OR 0.2 ADMINISTRATION.

 

 

 

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Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center