About this role
The Med Asst maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients and families.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience: Medical Terminology
Responsibilities
Cares for and assists patients as appropriate, brings patient care issues to the providers attention. Cleans and stocks exam rooms. Obtains and documents a proper intake including, but not limited to patient's health history, vital signs, and health risk factors, assesses condition via MORSE fall scale or Oswestry pain scale as appropriate. Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to the patient. Obtains patient consent for care/in office procedures. Sets up and assists with office surgeries and procedures including, but not limited to: US injections, C-arm injections and fracture closed reductions, podiatric office procedures. Cast and splint application, removal and patient education. Dressing changes and applications with patient education. Suture and staple removal. Fits patients with boots, braces and other DME items as ordered by the provider. Provides patient education specific for the item. Prepares injections. Obtains all lab, imaging, op note and office visits from outside facilities. Places orders for physical therapy, imaging, lab work, etc as ordered by the provider. Works closely with the provider, nursing and other staff to ensure quality patient care. Ensure patient confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies. Compliance with HIPPA, OSHA, and Red Flag rules. Prepares instruments for sterilization. Ensure autoclave is in proper working order. Checks AED's weekly to ensure they are in good working order. Ordering/maintaining/stocking of supplies for clinic use. Checking clean/dirty laundry status and ensuring we have appropriate stock on hand. Coordinates packaging and pick up of Biohazard waste for disposal.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $17.12per hour - $27.73per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Other facts
About Carle Health
Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it. Combining clinical care, health insurance, medical research and higher education, Carle Health provides highly accessible, high-quality care and service to improve health in communities throughout central Illinois and beyond. Always focused on its North Star – providing the best care possible for patients and health plan members – Carle Health is driven by a deep philanthropic spirit to solve real-world health issues now and into the future.
The system includes eight, award-winning hospitals, multispecialty physician group practices with more than 1,300 doctors and advanced practice providers, provider-driven health insurance plans including Health AllianceTM and FirstCarolinaCare, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, Methodist College, Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute, and other associated healthcare businesses – all working together to get patients and health plan members the care they need at the right time and at every point in their healthcare journey.
Founded in Urbana, IL, Carle Health has more than 16,800 team members working across Illinois, Indiana, Washington and North Carolina. It’s proud to be named a Great Place to Work®.
What you'll do
- The Ortho Tech/Med Assistant cares for and assists patients, ensuring timely flow and optimal care. Responsibilities include cleaning exam rooms, obtaining patient intake information, assisting with procedures, and maintaining supplies.
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