Full time
This position is for those who are currently enrolled in the CMA program at Mercy College of Health Sciences. If you are not already enrolled for the May start date your application will not be considered at this time.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, by following established standards and procedures.
Obtainsand recordsvital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presentingproblemAdditionally,mayberequiredto draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal,ophthalmicand/or inhalant administration.
Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e.test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
May perform routine tests including, but not limited to, EKGs.
Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.Communicates withpatientregardingtest results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by healthcare provider.
Documentspatient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the healthcare provider.Communicates plan(s) of care with patient and family,
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Clinic Manager or healthcare provider(s).
Provides forpatient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.Ensuressafety checklists/qualitycontrolsare completed asrequired
Performs other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager, Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Minimum Qualifications
RequiredEducation for Staff Job Levels
High School diploma or equivalency
Required Licensure and Certifications
Current enrollment in an accredited medical assistant program.
Required Minimum Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS).
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.
May require valid Driver’s License as needed.
PREFERREDQualifications
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
