Medical Assistant - West Urgent Care Full Time Evenings

East Tennessee Children's Hospital - Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN

Hospitals

About the position

This position performs tasks which involve specified nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Nursing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a thorough health assessment of patients and records information accurately.
• Reports unusual data to nursing supervisor or provider in a timely manner.
• Assesses and identifies patient symptoms and problems.
• Administers medications using various methods within scope of practice (i.e., orally, IM, etc.).
• Delivers patient care and education with understanding of identified or potential physiological and developmental problems.
• Obtains and handles specimens according to policy.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines and appropriate use of PPE.
• Assists provider in performing appropriate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
• Assists in developing and updating nursing plan for patient.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patient and families.
• Provides the family or caregiver with education to address health promotion and a safe environment.
• Correctly evaluates and thoroughly documents response of the patient to treatments and interventions.
• Delivers patient care while ensuring meeting quality management goals.
• Acquires and maintains clinical competencies as demonstrated through return demonstration or successfully completing computer based learning modules.
• Documents completed in compliance with all departmental guidelines, promptly, thoroughly and accurately.
• Interacts with patients and families in a caring and professional manner.
• Takes care to put patient at ease and create a comfortable environment that reduces the patient's fear.
• Effectively and professionally interacts and collaborates with other providers of patient care.
• Explains procedures and medications in a manner that the patient or family understands.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Assists with maintaining a safe, clean and orderly clinical and patient care area environment.
• Willingly assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
• Stocks supplies and equipment in a proactive basis and/or as directed to help team members provide efficient patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Nurse assistant training and/or 3 months experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to meet the demands of an active position.