Occ Med Medical Assistant - SRS Float Pool - Per Diem - Days
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
HoursShift Start Time:VariableShift End Time:VariableAdditional
Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Call
Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$23.100
- $28.514 - $34.217 -The stated pay scale reflects the range that
Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.--- The actual
pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a
variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience,
unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar
internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for
the position, and employer business practices. - -Up to $2000.00
Employee Referral BonusEmployee Referral Incentive Eligibility:
- Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred
them on the job application.
- External referrals only
- If referring a former Sharp employee - must be more than 12
months since last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare at the
time of referral.What You Will DoTo assist the physician and other
health care professionals in providing quality care to patients in
the Sharp Rees-Stealy Occupational Health Program.Required
Qualifications
- Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant
Program.
- Experience with CAOHC and Spirometry.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDPreferred
Qualifications
- 1 Year MA experience in related clinical area.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - California Certifying Board
for Medical Assistants -PREFERREDEssential Functions
- Communication and teamworkStaff Development: Participates in
clinical and department specific meetings, technical in-services,
customer service training, and mock codes. Orients new nurse to
department.Teamwork: Consistently acts as a team player.
Demonstrates willingness to float/flex and assist in other
departments/locations throughout Sharp Rees-Stealy.Uses positive
communication skills, identifies issues, makes suggestions related
to access, patient care and patient satisfaction to immediate
supervisor and offers solutions for resolution in cooperation with
other team members (Providers, PSRs, etc.)Front Desk: Provides
assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front desk
responsibilities including scheduling and telephone management.
Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate service
delivery.Gives and receives feedback about care and service
delivery.Other: Performs all other duties as required by
Coordinator, Occupational Health Nurse or Director. Times patient
in and out on their paperwork within established timeframes.
- Customer serviceSmiles, makes eye contact, uses warm and
professional tone of voice when calling patients and escorting them
to the exam room.Addresses all patients by first and last name,
unless otherwise requested by the patient. Checks for correct name
pronunciation.Introduces self-using first name and role/title.
Wears name badge where it can be easily seen.Provides physical
assistance to patients as indicated (e.g., getting onto exam table
in exam rooms).Ensures patient is comfortable while waiting in exam
room (offers blanket, magazines, etc.)Returns regularly and
explains delays to patients waiting in exam rooms. Keeps PSR
informed of back office events and status.Refrains from discussion
of personal issues or patient-related conditions where patients can
overhear. Consistently monitors voice volume in patient care areas.
Adheres to Sharp HealthCare policies and procedures regarding
confidentiality. Maintains patient privacy (i.e., occupied exam
room doors are kept shut, patients information is not discussed
where it can be overheard or shared inappropriately).Assists
patients who appear to be lost or confused.Follows all policies and
procedures for telephone etiquette and protocol (i.e., answers
phone within 3 rings, announces caller before transfer, answers all
phones in area).
- Daily operationsTelephone: Listens to patients, collects
pertinent information, recognizes the urgency of the patient's
problem and routes to physicians. Returns phone calls according to
physician instruction. May schedule patient appointments.Ensure
prompt and efficient return of messages according to established
policy. Troubleshoots and resolves problem calls.Ancillary Results
Management: Assumes responsibility for receiving of results,
routing to provider and forwarding to medical records.Daily
Organization: Monitors patient flow, physician schedules and
completes daily tasks to ensure quality and meet service standards.
Reviews charge tickets for accuracy and completeness. Follows
policy and procedure for entering of OCM. Completes work within
assigned hours.Policy & Procedure: Follows all policies and
procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with nursing policy and
procedure manuals. May participate in writing or revision of
policies. Adhere to Appearance Standards Categories II.Quality
Assurance: Demonstrates clear knowledge and accountability of
quality regulations and standards for department. Maintains Quality
Assurance book/list on unit.Other: Performs all other duties as
required by Coordinator, Occupation Health Nurse, or Director.Daily
Effectiveness: Demonstrates department efficiency by maintaining
department standards including attendance, punctuality and
completion of time cards.
- Nursing skillsClinical Expertise: Demonstrates technical
expertise and competency within scope of practice. May act as a
clinical resource for the assigned area. Partners with physicians
to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base. Maintains
current knowledge of medications and administration
techniques.Patient Education: In partnership with physician,
provides specific educational material and individual
teaching.Infection Control: Uses Universal precautions and
demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies and
procedures.Other: Participates in clinical projects as directed by
the coordinator, Occupational Health Nurse or Director.
- Regulatory complianceFollows established guidelines for
infectious control policy and procedure. Annual skin test is
current.Maintains environmental/equipment safety and reports any
potential hazardous situation to Supervisor/Manager. Attends all
mandatory safety training inservices.Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
- Medication administration proficiency.Sharp HealthCare is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other
things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any
other protected class.#referralCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) -
California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants; AHA Basic Life
Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American
Heart Association
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