East Tennessee Children's Hospital · 16 hours ago
Certified Medical Assistant Boys and Girls Peds Full Time Days ($1,500 Sign On Bonus)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expEast Tennessee Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate care for children. They are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform specified nursing care tasks for patients under the supervision of a Nursing Supervisor.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
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. Reports unusual data to nursing supervisor or provider in a timely manner. 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, support and educational needs and learning level of families, and any present or potential environmental 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, topics include: Healthy lifestyles, risk-reducing behaviors, developmental needs, and Normal/age specific care and safety
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 to incorporate Child and Family centered care
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: Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others. Respectfully uses hospital resources appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste as specific to Lean Principles
Stocks supplies and equipment in a proactive basis and/or as directed to help team members provide efficient patient care
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED required
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required
Effective communication skills, ability to meet the demands of an active position
Preferred
Nurse assistant training and/or 3 months experience preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Benefits
$1,500 Sign On Bonus
Company
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric hospital providing compassionate care to children and their families.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt C. Schaefer, MBA
President & Chief Executive Officer
Caryn Hawthorne
Vice President - Finance / CFO
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