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Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time - Gastroenterology

Adventist Health

#CMA #BLS #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #E-Verify #Medical Assistant #Splinting #CCMA

Quick overview

The role involves assisting in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients, coordinating nursing activities under the guidance of an RN or LVN, and working as a team to meet patient care objectives. Essential functions include setting up exam rooms, checking in patients, obtaining vital signs, assisting physicians with office procedures, and performing specific tests like audiometry and vision testing.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Education/GED or equivalent and hold a Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution, along with a required Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification. Preferred qualifications include completion of audiometry and vision training or a CHDP certificate, and a Phlebotomy certificate.

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Job description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St.
Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care.
We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units.
In the heart of Napa Valley, St.
Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.
Job Summary: Assists in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN).
Works as a team with other staff members to achieve patient care objectives.
Identifies and seeks solutions for any clinical problems and reports them to the affected department.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Licenses/Certifications: Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution: Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients.
Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
Assists the physician with office procedures: preparing instruments needed for suturing, providing equipment and solutions for biopsies, providing supplies needed for splinting, etc.
Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
Performs audiometry and vision testing.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.

Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time - Gastroenterology

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