The Medical Assistant may be responsible for one or more of the following duties in the department:

Admitting the patient, assisting the physician in the procedure room, the care and maintenance of all equipment, ordering and inventorying supplies, assisting in the recovery and discharge process and participating in quality management projects.

Qualifications

A. High School Graduate
B. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program
C. BLS
D. At least one year of experience in a medical setting with a working knowledge of medical terminology; prior experience in an OR/GI setting a plus
E. Pre employment physical with additional testing required to meet State and OSHA guidelines.
F. Previous experience with cleaning and disinfecting.
G. Previous experience maintain equipment and ordering supplies a plus.

Job Relationship

A. Reports directly to the Nurse Manager through the Head Medical Assistant
B. Works cooperatively with endoscopy center co-workers and the staff of physicians utilizing the center.
C. Presents a friendly, courteous and helpful manner in all interactions with patients and physicians office staff.

Physical Activities and Requirement

A. Poses good physical health, capable of working in a demanding environment.
B. Able to perform the basic functions of the job including extended hours, standing, bending and stretching with frequent trips to all areas of the center.
C. Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed
D. Manual dexterity, hearing acuity, and visual acuity are important are important to the performance of the job tasks.
E. Speaks clearly and distinctly to perform extensive communication with other staff members, patients and their families/escorts, physicians, vendors and other third parties.
F. Appears professional at all times, wears minimal jewelry which will not interfere with clinical activities.
G. Wears scrub attire for clinical duties which will only be worn within the facility.

Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant include but are not limited to

A. Admitting role (under the direction of a nurse) a. Can bring the patient back to the restroom to change and escort them to the admitting area. He/she can attach vital sign monitors to the patient (pulse oximetry, blood pressure cuff, and EKG patches), and take patient temperature and document initial readings.

B. Procedure Room role (under the direction of a nurse as needed)

a. Assists the physician with the procedure b. Cleans and disinfects the room between procedures c. Utilizes safety measures (PPE) d. Able to set up room, excluding medications for any procedure e. Prepare specimens and paperwork for Pathology pick up f. Knows the emergency protocol (within scope of his/her certification/training)

C. Recovery Room role (under the direction of a nurse) a. Able to assist patient to bathroom b. Can obtain and record post procedure vital signs. c. Can assist with specific post procedure patient care under the direction of the nurse. d. Arranges or instructs patient on obtaining a follow up appointment e. Reviews discharge instructions with the patient f. Brings the patient escort back to the recovery area g. Can obtain nourishment for the patient h. Knows the emergency protocol (within scope of his/her certification/training) i. Demonstrates and uses knowledge of safety measures.

D. Cleaning Procedures a. Brushes and rinses scope after procedure b. Leak tests scope after every procedure c. Knows proper procedure for manually soaking scopes in high level disinfectant as needed d. Can properly utilize the endoscopic reprocessor e. Knows how to test the high level disinfectant for efficacy and can document the test results f. Keeps decontamination room clean and clear of excess countertop supplies g. Knows proper procedure for scope storage/handling h. Utilizes safety measures (PPE)

E. Care and Maintenance of Equipment a. Keeps an accurate inventory of all supplies and equipment b. Knows how to operate all equipment in the center c. Can troubleshoot equipment, and do preventative maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating d. Keeps accurate maintenance records on all equipment e. Confers with the facility manager on all repairs, replacements and purchases of equipment

F. Supplies a. Keeps an accurate inventory of all supplies b. Establishes and maintains stock levels of supplies agreed upon by facility manager c. Requests current pricing when ordering any supply

G. Stocking a. Maintains stock levels of all supplies in the decontamination room, procedure room and recovery rooms b. Checks stock levels of linen and biohazardous waste supplies and alerts the facility manager of any need to adjust levels

H. Other duties a. Assists with trash, linen and biohazardous waste collection at the end of the day b. Assists with general clean up of the center c. Maintains the SDS Manual under the direction of the charge nurse d. Performs additional duties as directed (within scope of certification/training) e. Attends all staff meetings and inservices on regularly scheduled days f. Complies with various incident/adverse event reporting systems of the center g. Completes required competency checklists

*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check. In addition, a drug screen will be required. TB testing will also be required for all patient-facing roles.

EEO Statement

At US Digestive Health, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. US Digestive Health is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

US Digestive Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lansdale, PA 19446: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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