Certified Medical Assistant, Same Day Surgery

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Rahway, NJ 07065, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate02 Dec, 2024Not Specified03 Sep, 20241 year(s) or aboveOffice Equipment,Phone Etiquette,Patient Flow,Customer ServiceNoNo
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Description:

Req #: 0000164710
Category: Medical Assistant
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Same Day Surgery

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

  • Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program
  • BLS through the American Heart Association
  • Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
  • Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and Internet knowledge, familiarity with office equipment

Preferred:

  • At least 1 year of medical practice assistance
  • Phlebotomy certification

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Shift working, 6am-2:30pm (Rotating 2 days a week, then 3 days the following week)
  • Monday-Friday
  • Part-time

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain standard of care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and department
  • Provide a supportive and caring environment for patients and address needs in conjunction with nursing team
  • Greet patients as needed in the main lobby and escort to same day surgery
  • Place patients in their rooms and give instructions regarding prep for surgery or procedure
  • Ensure fall prevention measures are in place at all times
  • Assist patients as needed with toileting, dressing and undressing
  • Assist patients with pre-op surgical site infection prevention measures
  • Take vital signs and ensure results transfer to Epic
  • Draw blood per physician order
  • Perform point of care pregnancy testing
  • Perform point of care blood glucose testing, ensure glucometer is cleaned before and after each patient encounter, check strips for expiration before testing
  • Perform Quality assurance on glucometer daily
  • Assist patients with their belongings, placing them in secure lockers and retrieving them post procedure
  • If required, bring patients by stretcher to OR/Endo/PACU for procedures
  • Assist patients with post-operative eating and drinking as needed
  • Care for post-operative patients whether it occurs in Same Day surgery or PACU
  • Provide assistance for ambulation and into wheelchair as needed
  • Escorts patient in wheelchair and family post procedure to lobby
  • Stock rooms as needed
  • Communicate stock and supply needs with central supply, dietary and linen
  • Ensure hallways are uncluttered with items at one side and move items on wheels to designated storage areas


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Graduate

Proficient

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Rahway, NJ 07065, USA