Certified Medical Assistant, Same Day Surgery

at  RWJBarnabas Health

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

• 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