Under the supervision of the physician, assist in office and lab procedures, point of care testing, injections, phlebotomy, sterilization of instruments and clerical duties. Provide patient centered care.
Blanchard Valley Medical Practices is a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, which provides a total continuum of care to more than 100,000 households in an eight-county area.
Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesDuty 1: Manages daily patient and provider flow.
Duty 2: Assist physician with patient care as required.
Duty 3: Ensure that exam rooms are prepared for each visit and set up clinical areas.
Duty 4: Able to know, understand and follow directions as given by the provider and leadership.
Duty 5: Conducts phlebotomy and point of care testing, based on practice needs.
Duty 6: Accurately complete the registration process.
Duty 7: Chart documentation.
Duty 8: Responsible for using your clinical and clerical skills.
Duty 9: Responsible for enhancing our patients experience and upholding the mission, vision and values of the organization.
Duty 10: Willingness to participate in process improvement.
Duty 11: Other duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsHigh school graduate or GED equivalent.Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.This position may not be inclusive to the BVMP Practice that you are assigned at the time of hire, which may require you to work at another BVMP Practice, as needed. Ability to cross-train to other positions within the practice, as needed.Behavior needs to adhere to BVHS policies regarding workplace civility and standards of behavior.Comply with all organizational privacy policies and procedures.Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.Preferred QualificationsMedical Assistant Certification/Registered/Diploma.Previous medical experience.Experience in giving injections/blood draws preferred.Medical terminology experience preferred.Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.Experience taking manual and/or electronic vitals.Experience communicating with patients over the phone and in-person.Experience with sterile procedures.Experience assisting providers with procedures.Experience working in a medical practice.Physical DemandsThis position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting, and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, stand for five hours a day and sit for two hours. The individual must be able to lift twenty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity to operate machines. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to communicate with patients, providers, and co-workers. The associate must have vision corrected and hearing in the normal range.
This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
Read LessThe purpose of a Surgery Attendant is to transport patients, assist the professional nursing staff with direct patient care, and general housekeeping duties.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Duty 1: Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of assigned OR suite. Prioritizes tasks and manages time appropriately. Meets or exceeds productivity standards.
Duty 2: Identifies proper selection of OR tables for proper position, surgery and weight of patient, as well as proper utilization of OR equipment and supplies in the room.
Duty 3: Demonstrates understanding of sterile techniques utilized in the preparation and completion of surgical procedures. Demonstrates ability to scrub hands and properly gown and glove to help in surgery under the direction of the surgeon, scrub or registered nurse. Demonstrates the ability to properly clip hair and apply surgical antisepsis.
Duty 4: Demonstrates an understanding of proper cleaning techniques specific to the operating room and demonstrates the ability to recognize proper sterilization for surgical instruments prior to opening. Assuring sterility when opening sterile items when opening and preparing a room.
Duty 5: Utilizes effective communication with all departments to achieve transfer of information necessary for continuous patient care.
Duty 6: Wears and maintains proper handling of vocera and pager.
Duty 7: Demonstrates understanding of body mechanics utilized in transport and positioning of patients.
Duty 8: Assists anesthesia and the nurse in proper positioning and prevention of skin and tissue injury.
Duty 9: Responsible for patient care and safety. Complies with National Patient Safety Goals and other regulatory requirements. Speaks up if safety is a concern. Promptly reports safety risks and takes action to correct them.
Duty 10: Properly demonstrates the appropriate use of the laser and ensures patient and associate safety during laser procedures.
Duty 11: Promotes a clean safe working environment through safe transport and disposal of biohazardous items.
Duty 12: Assists with OR Room Turnover by disassembling room after use, gathering trash, disposing of fluids, assists with washing/sanitizing of equipment, prepares equipment needed for next case.
Duty 13: Labels and reports malfunctioning equipment to charge nurse once it has been removed from service.
Duty 14: Responsible for OR stocking of supplies in room cabinets, notifies appropriate staff when items are low.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Able to follow instructions, verbal and written, in English.
This position requires on-call duties which would require that you arrive at the facility within 30 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel.
Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in sitting, walking, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must help transport patients and be able to lift 50 pounds or more. The individual must have excellent eye/hand coordination with the ability to grasp, push and pull, fine finger dexterity and manipulation. The associate must be able to reach work above the shoulders and operate foot controls. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.
This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
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