The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma/Equivalent CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE R

Surgical Specimens & Blood Products Transports specimens from OR to universal tube system and tubes to appropriate location Logs each surgical pathology specimen into pathology log book recording time transported and initials Responsible for specimen service requests sent by means of specimen pager in Feinberg OR Responds to specimen pick up requests immediately Faxitron

Direct Patient Care Activities Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure Measures and records intake and output including output from drains Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry Obtains EKG Adheres to the infant security protocol (accurate assessment

Direct Patient Care Activities Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure Measures and records intake and output including output from drains Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry Obtains EKG Adheres to the infant security protocol (accurate assessment

Assures efficient patient flow through the site Escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination. Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards. Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information. Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any si

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further

Direct Patient Care Activities Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight for adults and/or neonates, height, and blood pressure Measures and records intake and output including output from drains Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry Obtains EKG Adheres to the infant security protocol (accurate assessment

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further

Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member. Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient's agitation or confusion. Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate. May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as

Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member. Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient's agitation or confusion. Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate. May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as

Assures efficient patient flow through the site Escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination. Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards. Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information. Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any si

Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member. Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient's agitation or confusion. Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate. May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as

Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member. Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient's agitation or confusion. Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate. May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further