Ambulatory Care Associate - Weisberg Clinic at McLaren Health Care

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Customer Service, Vital Signs Monitoring, Data Gathering, Patient Flow Coordination, Basic Patient Care, Instrument Sterilization, Chemotherapy Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Department: Weisberg Clinic Daily Work Times: 0700-1700 Shift: Days Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: 403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Position Summary: Under the supervision of an Administrator, a Registered Nurse, Physician, or Non-Physician Provider who delegates tasks based upon both patient and clinic need. The Ambulatory Care Associate is a member of the patient care delivery team, and as designated per established policies and procedures, assumes primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The ACA position necessitates significant contact with an RN, Administrator, Physician or NPP, patients, and families, thus warranting a high degree of interpersonal and customer service skills that promote a caring and healing environment. Responsibilities: Assist the Multidisciplinary Team and other Ambulatory Staff by gathering data. Obtain and document patient’s vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, etc. Complete Ambulatory intake process including screening questions, Allergy Updates, and Medication. Reconciliation. Report changes in patient medical condition to the RN. Promote/perform the coordination of patient flow throughout the clinical area in an efficient, caring and safe manner. Perform a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of the MDT which may include, but are not limited to: Pulse Oximetry, Specimen Collection, Phlebotomy, I.V. Starts, EKGs, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Tracheostomy Care, Colostomy Care, and Simple Dressing Changes. Prepare examination or treatment room by completing the following tasks as needed. Assist physician, NPP, or RN and other ambulatory staff with patient examinations by helping to move or position patient for procedure, handing instruments to physician, etc. In Infusion Center, clean chairs in between patients; provide assistance and comfort to the patients. Clean and sterilize instruments according to established procedures. Responsible for appropriate handling of all chemotherapeutic agents and/or spills per policy and procedures. Required: High school diploma or GED. Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant Program, a Certified Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent training. Preferred: Previous Ambulatory experience

Responsibilities

The Ambulatory Care Associate assists the Multidisciplinary Team by gathering data and documenting patient vital signs. They perform various patient care activities under supervision and ensure a caring environment for patients.