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Medical Assistant Op Multispec

Shepherd Center

Atlanta, Georgia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Response, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Spinal Cord Injury, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSTED
30+ days ago
About Shepherd Center

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .

The Medical Assistant (MA) works closely with patients to provide basic care, serving as a clinical resource, patient advocate, and educator. This position creates a positive environment for the patient through daily interactions. The MA provides comfort measures to patients in order to help ensure a positive experience with Shepherd Center. This position is expected to independently carry out all duties in an ethical manner, ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The MA interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shred Governance model of nursing practice.
  • The MA performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the multi-specialty clinics to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician and/or Registered Nurse (RN,) or assigned supervisor.
  • Observes and effectively communicates changes in patient's condition to the RN and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Performs procedures, reporting clinical observations and assisting with activities of daily living.
  • Practices standard precaution and isolation procedures to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patient's, visitors and staff.
  • The MA participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the patient/family.
  • Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
  • The MA carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel.
  • Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
  • Adheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT).
  • Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
  • Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
  • High school education or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:
  • No minimum requirements.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience working in a hospital or patient care field.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:
  • Basic computer skills, including prior experience with electronic
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills.
  • Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
  • Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
  • Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
  • Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
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