What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Medical Assistant position at CommonSpirit Health?
- Overview* CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014 St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new fully modernized facility. The new 110000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with among other benefits an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect.
- Responsibilities* Monday-Friday Day hours no holidays occas Saturday
- Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
- Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
- Accompany the physician into the exam room for the patient visit documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) all aspects of care including, but not limited to, chief complaint, history of presenting illness, physical exam and patient plan as directed by the physician.
- Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
- Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
- Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns timely and appropriately.
- Ensures safety checklists and quality controls are completed as required and necessary action taken if indicated.
- Qualifications*
Programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if program included formal externship. Required Licensure and Certifications Active status on Nebraska Medication Aide Registry within 90 days of hire. Current/valid nationally recognized certification, registration or recognition for medical assistants (AAMA/CMA, RMA, NCMA). Basic Life Support (BLS).
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- Pay Range* $17.89 - $25.27/hour
Salary : $18 - $25