Registered/Certified Medical Assistant

Job Opportunity

Job ID #: 4707

Perform nursing assessment and identify pertinent information to verbalize to provider Review and implement primary care provider orders Participate in ongoing education and training Educate patient regarding their healthcare and the healthcare system for patient/family to effectively care for patient Reduce the risk of infections Safely administer medications Perform nursing evaluation and follow-up with patient for continued comprehensive care Accept delegated tasks when necessary according to Utah Nurse Practice ActKey Performance Indicators: Interview patient to determine medical problem/condition Observe patient(s) and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to provider Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and follow-up needs with patient Order diagnostic procedures and labs as directed by primary care provider with verbal order read back Maintain Basic Life Support certification at all times Educate patients about immunizations verbally, and give written Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) Educate patient about medication side-effects, disease, comorbidities, family planning and wellness Properly sterilize equipment and supplies Administer medications as prescribed, orally, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection, and document time and amount on patient's chart Update patients on their immunization schedule according to CDC recommendations Write referrals with verbal read back of order for patients through insurance and other physician offices and follow-upEnsure that you have effectively completed a delegated task at least once before with confidence and that you can perform the activity correctly Site with Opening: Navajo Mountain Community Health Center Southeastern, UTHiring Organization: Utah Navajo Health System