Certified Medical Assistant: Occupational Health

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Responsible for providing patient care health teaching and a safe environment to patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting or in the patient’s home as directed by physicians and registered nurses.

• Maintains efficient patient flow throughout the clinic experience.
• Assists in developing and implementing patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient.
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities considering the needs of the patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists the registered nurse and/or physician through data collection concerning the physical psychological social and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Performs administrative support responsibilities.
• Implements age appropriate interventions based on individual patient’s needs as directed by the registered nurse/physician.

Position Compensation Range: $18.37 - $28.47 Hourly

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