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Primary Care Medical Assistant

Fast Pace Health Corryton, TN

Overview Fast Pace Health strives to provide a best in class patient experience in every interaction. We are seeking a highly-skilled, experienced Primary Care Medical Assistant to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate will be deeply committed to nurturing our Fast Pace mission of teamwork, communication, empowerment and quality care in a friendly and encouraging environment. Fast Pace Health aims to push for a new vision of healthcare in rural communities that will consist of an array of different services. We are changing the delivery of healthcare in these rural areas by integrating excellent patient care, education, accessibility, and community service, in a way that puts the patient’s needs first and improves the health status of our communities. Why Choose Fast Pace Health? Why You’ll Love Fast Pace: Flexible schedule options Monday to Friday only (including 4x10's) Work Life Balance – No on call/after hours Scheduled Patients Paid Holidays Competitive pay and benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k) Nurturing family-like atmosphere fostering success and fulfillment through supportive bonds and collaborative achievements Contribute to our mission by serving your local community Limitless growth opportunities: diverse patients, continuous learning, and internal promotion Responsibilities At Fast Pace Health, the Primary Care Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support essential for effective patient care under the direct supervision of a Primary Care Provider. They provide outstanding patient service, maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. The Primary Care Medical Assistant will provide effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using excellent, in-depth knowledge as well as communicating effectively with team members. What You Will Do: Clinical: Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake Assists primary care provider in patient assessments, examinations, and minor procedures Observe patients, charting, reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action Perform lab testing and phlebotomy. Handles and labels specimens for laboratory and pathology testing Perform wound care and suture removal as needed Perform federal and non-federal DOT, BAT and Drug Screen exams Ensure patient comfort and confidentiality during procedures The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all employees, build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees Deliver clinical and administrative support for the team and adhere to all policies and procedures of the company Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness Administrative: Verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations, and schedule referrals. Maintain and update patient records Prepare and organize patient charts for upcoming appointments Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar May perform as a Scribe as needed Assist providers with conducting proper patient follow-ups, including but not limited to, conducting follow-up calls within 1-2 days of treatment, respond to messages within the same day of receipt Answer phone calls, address patient inquiries, and triage urgent messages to primary care provider Manage inventory, order medical supplies and medications as needed. Responsible for learning the aspects of compliance in the company by completing all mandatory compliance Maintain primary care, patient-centered medical home, and value base care knowledge to promote and sell services Ability to fulfill all responsibilities of the Patient Care Specialist position as detailed in the specific Patient Care Specialist job description. Non-Essential Functions: Assists with urgent care activities as primary care schedule allows Perform other duties as assigned by management Experience Requirements and Preferences At least 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in a primary care setting Education Requirements High School Diploma or Its Equivalent Compliance Fast Pace Health is committed to the principle of equal employment and creating an inclusive environment for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct. Please refer to the links below for information regarding your rights under certain federal laws: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Mississippi Residents Only: In Mississippi, Fast Pace requires pre-employment/drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The law requires that Fast Pace notify applicants, in writing, upon application and prior to the collection of the specimen for drug and alcohol test, that they may be tested for “the presence of drugs [or alcohol] in their metabolites.” Miss. Code. Ann. § 71-7-3(5). Applicants are limited to individuals from states, excluding the following: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

1 month ago

RN- Emergency Department

Penn Medicine Doylestown, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department: Emergency Department Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: Regular Part Time Job Summary: To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, to collaborate with the physician and interdisciplinary team to provide patient care, to promote patient flow, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital. Accountabilities : • 1. Assesses plans, implements, documents, and coordinates patient care according to departmental and hospital standards and gives consideration to age-specific accommodations. • a. Utilizes the nursing process for patients of all ages • b. Provides patient care, which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology, disease pathophysiology, and injury states respectful of principles of growth and development over the lifespan • c. Implements evidence-based practice in a holistic manner • d. Responds promptly to physician orders. When indicated uses clinically indicated best practice order sets to guide plan of care. Evaluates and revises plan of care based on patient response to interventions • e. Demonstrates ability to perform with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies • f. When assigned to the triage role, assures rapid triage assessment with assignment to treatment room. Continually communicate with the charge nurse, soliciting needed resources when in overcapacity (maximizing current space and use of best practice order sets to keep the care moving) • g. Provides teaching and discharge planning based on assessment of self-care knowledge and ability on an ongoing basis • h. Involves patient/significant other in all aspects of the plan of care, serving as advocate when necessary • i. Documents all assessments, interventions and patient response in the medical record • 2. Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members, and other healthcare disciplines to achieve excellence in the patient care experience during hospitalization. • a. Introduces self at the time of each patient encounter. • b. Contributes to the maintenance of a healthy work environment. • · Adheres to hospital policies regarding SERVICE values • · Maintains professional appearance and follows departmental dress code • · Promotes positive interactions with other team members • · Speaks respectfully at all times • · Keeps personal conversations out of patient care areas • · Adheres to hospital policies regarding computer etiquette • · Accepts accountability for patient and Associate satisfaction • c. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians and staff by actively listening and speaking professionally • d. Consistently and continuously communicates, consults and shares pertinent information regarding changes in patient status • e. Keeps patient informed of plan of care by offering frequent explanations related to anticipated diagnostic testing and the expected timeline related to each study and intervention. This relates to care in treatment area as well as waiting room/hallway management of patients in overcapacity situations • f. Uses interpersonal communication techniques that show a willingness to accept and give constructive feedback for the purpose of promoting professional excellence. • g. Effectively communicates pertinent patient and significant other information during hand over of care according to department standards • h. Demonstrates leadership skills in team building and interpersonal relationships thus promoting a cohesive and productive environment • i. Documents appropriately inclusive of entry of problem events as indicated • 3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines, The Joint Commission Standards and National Patient Safety Goals. • a. Performs selected therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice and hospital policy. • b. Safely administers medications and treatments as ordered according to hospital policy and formulary using the appropriate principles of safe medication administration, two (2) patient identifiers and accurate weight-based dosages • c. Safely handles various types of drugs and body fluids using knowledge of appropriate universal precautions. • d. Maintains safety precautions while providing patient care including infection control isolation techniques, patient/bed positioning, side rails, restraint utilization, skin care, patient/specimen transport, physical environment, awareness, fall prevention, seizure precautions, suicide screening, and work injury prevention. • e. Analyzes patient condition and responds to deteriorating clinical status by consulting physician or appropriate healthcare team members for admitted patients (inclusive of Rapid Response Team), and taking appropriate, prompt action. • f. Maintains equipment in good working order, reports equipment failure, and initiates corrective action when needed. • g. Protects and guarantees the confidentiality of all patient-related information, including the patient’s medical record. • i. Adheres to all hospital policies regarding National Patient Safety Goals; for example, consistently utilizes 2 patient identifiers before performing any diagnostic or therapeutic intervention. • 4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals inclusive of optimizing patient flow. • a. Demonstrates appropriate skill in utilization of the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, medication administration, nursing care planning and intervention and interdepartmental communication as determined by defined access levels. • b. Keeps current in nursing practice through participation in continuing education programs. • c. Identifies professional goals, which reflect own strengths and weaknesses and seeks assistance for improvement of performance. • d. Demonstrates initiative and self-direction by providing care in an effective, efficient manner. • e. Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • f. Supports and participates in departmental and hospital evidence-based care quality initiatives including implementation of standard workflow for STEMI Alerts, Stroke Alerts, Sepsis identification and treatment, pressure ulcer prevention, and Infection Control initiatives. • g. Participates as a team member or in workgroups on departmental or hospital evidence-based quality initiatives. • h. Assist with orientation of nursing personnel. • 5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit specific standards • a. NIHSS certification required within 3 months of hire • b. Demonstrate competency in maintaining specific technological skills • c. Completes annual mandatory requirements as outlined in yearly departmental Staff Education Plan • d. Meets required certification/educational requirements • e. Achieving specialty certification is highly endorsed • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Qualifications: BSN Required Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: ACLS and BLS required Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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