Medical Assistant (PT) - Physicians Surgery Center of Downey
Company: SCA Health
Location: Downey
Posted on: August 4, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Category: Technician/Clinical UnlicensedOverviewSurgical Care
Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities.
We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans
and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional
care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are
driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality
outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at
a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care,
SCA's 11,000 teammates operate more than 260 surgical facilities
that serve over 1 million patients per year. For more information
on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com. Why join SCA? Consider the
following fantastic benefits---Positive work cultureCareer growth
opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance -
eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid
holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and
short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan
ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for an Medical
Assistant.Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA. Comply
with the SCA and facility policy and procedures. Function as an
assistive person by Protecting the patient from injury caused by
extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and
thermal sources Demonstrating safe operation of equipment machinery
and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe
situation Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient's
advocate Handling specimens according to facility policy and
procedures Adhering to standard precautions including the use of
personal protective equipment Performing interventions to protect
the patient from infection Assembling supplies and equipment;
Assuming an active role in assisting patient with care needs;
Proactively optimizes opportunities to enhance flow and efficiency
of the center; Orienting patient to environment; Maintaining
patient normothermia; Assisting with patient transfers; Assisting
throughout the facility in environmental cleaning; Protecting the
patient's rights, dignity, and privacy Providing age-specific,
culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of
practice. Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site
validation and time-out policy. Notify the RN any observed changes
in patient's status and responses. Provide hand-off report to other
teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's
condition and response to care. Document episode of care
accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. Monitor vital signs
and recognize emergencies and notify RN. Clean and prepare
equipment according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with
members of the team and other stakeholders. Serve as a member of a
multidisciplinary team in patient care. Participate in quality
review and performance improvement projects. Participate in the
performance appraisal process. Use problem-solving and conflict
resolution skills to foster effective work relationships. Maintain
required competencies. Pursue professional growth. Act as a patient
advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals
and health information. Comply with all SCA and facility policies
and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and
professional guidelines when providing patient care. Actively
participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Perform other duties as assigned
QualificationsHigh School Graduate or equivalent. One year of
Medical Assistant / Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Tech experience
preferred. Certified Medical Assistant (MA)/Nursing Assistant
(CNA)/Patient Care (PCT) preferred. Successful completion of BCLS
Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current
BCLS certification. Knowledge of medical terminology Working
Conditions/Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress
environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable
diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and
pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients and equipment Manual and finger dexterity Hand
eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision
and hearing to within normal range Working irregular hours
PI187501532
Keywords: SCA Health, Downey , Medical Assistant (PT) - Physicians Surgery Center of Downey, Healthcare , Downey, California
Click
here to apply!
|