JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s
why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love,
apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours:0 Job Description: The Medical
Assistant (MA), while working within the scope of only those acts which
are delegated by the supervising physician or registered nurse (RN),
provides direct patient care to assist in meeting individual and
age-specific needs of patients and families/significant others. This
responsibility includes provision of compassionate, safe, and competent
care as delegated by physician or RN. The MA receives daily direction
and provides daily organizational support for the physician and team.
The need for direct or general supervision is determined based on
standards of practice and includes complexity of patients, competency,
and education. Direct supervision is defined as working side by side to
observe, coordinate and direct firsthand the practice of another.
General supervision is defined as available to observe, coordinate and
direct the practice of another. Major Responsibilities: The MA:
1.Accepts delegation from the physician and RN and is responsible for
delivering care in accordance with the patient\'s plan of care,and in
compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards
and guidelines. 2.Contributes to the plan of care by collecting and
reporting patient data. Gathers data in support of the comprehensive
assessment and care planningconducted by the physician or RN. 3.
Observes and reports the patient\'s response to care as well as
significant symptoms or changes in patient status to the RN or
physician. 4.Documents accurately all aspects of care in an appropriate
and timely manner, and in compliance with organizational, regulatory,
and professional standards and guidelines. 5.Incorporates the
patient\'s/family\'s readiness to learn when reinforcing teaching
initiated by an RN orphysicianto achieve optimal, age-specific, and
individualized care. 6. Demonstrates respect for all individuals and
promotes a healing environment for patients, families, and co-workers.
7. Maintains competency and contributes to the Gundersen Health System
mission and strategic plan including but not limited to: Rooms patients
and obtains and documents components of rooming process Assists the
physician/RN in performing and documenting tests and procedures Verifies
new and refill prescriptions, contacts pharmacies Uses the electronic
medical record proficiently; transmits information electronically
Gathers and documents objective information during phone interactions
and shares with physician and/or RN who determine care Maintains sterile
technique and infection control standards as required 8. Possesses
excellent communication skills and contributes to success of the team
through participation in staff meetings, quality improvement... For
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