MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: 401 BUILDING
Summary:
The Advanced Medical Assistant is a highly trained health care delivery person. This person will have experience receiving instructions from physicians and nurses to perform delegated clinical and clerical activities.The Advanced Medical Assistant will not be expected or permitted to make independent medical decisions. The Advanced Medical Assistant will be operating the point of care laboratory equipment and performing intake tasks for various specialties. The Advanced Medical Assistant will be expected to draw blood as trained using proper technique and test samples of the the blood as needed. This person will be required to enter patient information into a computer system and report variations from previous exams to the nurse or physician via the EMR. This person must be articulate and capable of projecting a positive image of the clinic and the Riverside Medical Center organization. When an emergency occurs this person must be capable of assisting the Oncology Certified Nurse through his/her instruction and within his/her scope of practice as an Advance Medical Assistant. Basic CPR is a required skill.
Experience/Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree preferred
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to organize
• Familiar with Medical Terminology
• Typing, computers, and calculations EKG tracings preferred, Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Must be able to type 35WPM

License or Certification Requirements:

• CPR certified/ACLS certified

Responsibilities:

• Ability to start an IV as well as perform phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians during examinations.
• Perform height, weight, blood pressure test as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Physician, Registered Nurse or the Site Manager.
• Perform phlebotomy at off site locations as needed.
• Scanning patient documents into Aria and properly assigning the pateint document to the correct area in the patients' electronic medical record.
• Test blood in accordance with training provided by Laboratory supervisory personnel.
• Their competency will be reviewed at frequent intervals by the Registered Nurse To Perform EKGs tracings.

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Alcohol.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Exposed through patient care, initiating IV therapy, endotracheal intubation, transfer of incontinent patients, obtaining lab specimens.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Possible exposure to undiagnosed patients during treatment.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patient.
Vision: Needed for patient assessment, reading monitors, and checking blood pressure.
Smell: Assess odors
Hearing: Ability to hear lung and heart sounds, and the patient's voice.
Touch: Good sensation to assess pulse qualities, skin temperatures, and moisture. Manipulate patient care equipment.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 25%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 15%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 15%
Kneel: 2%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 6%
Climb: 3%
Bend: 8%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Not required
Up to 75 lbs: Not required
Up to 100 lbs: Not required
Over 100 lbs: Not required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Move patient from wheelchair to exam table from knee to waist level and back.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 240
Twist: 20
Stand: 180
Crawl: 5
Walk: 60
Kneel: 5
Lift: 20
Drive: 240
Squat: 5
Climb: 10
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 20
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Attaching monitor leads, oxygen controls, writing/form completion, opening/closing door latches, IV initiation, drawing and administering medication and intubation.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not required.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal
Lighting: Normal
Noise levels: Normal
Humidity: Normal
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards : Mechanical, Electrical, Radiation, Electrical-Monitors, Defibrillators. Chemical-spills from germicidal agents, cleaning supplies.
Protective Clothing Required: Latex gloves, disposable gowns, face shields, eye protection.