| Job ID: |
7729 |
| Close Date: |
Open |
| Profession: |
Nursing Support |
| Specialty: |
MEDICAL ASSISTANT FLOAT - DMF |
| Company: |
Catholic Healthcare West |
| Facility: |
CHWMF AFFILIATE STAFF |
| Department: |
Medical Assistant, On-Call Float Pool |
| Position Type: |
Casual |
| Shift Hours/Hours per week: |
Will Work Any Shift |
| Location of Facility: |
SANTA CRUZ, California, USA |
Position Title
MEDICAL ASSISTANT FLOAT - DMF (88254)
Position Overview
CHW Medical Foundation (CHWMF), established in 1993, is affiliated with Catholic Healthcare West - the eighth largest hospital system in the nation, with 40 hospitals and medical centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, CHWMF works hand-in-hand with medical groups throughout northern California to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the many communities we serve. As CHWMF continues to grow, establishing new premier medical groups, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. The Santa Cruz locations joined CHWMF July 1, 2007.
Requirements/Qualifications
Dominican Medical Foundation, a division of Catholic Healthcare West Medical Foundation, is looking for experienced Medical Assistants to join our float pool, and help us build a practice of excellence throughout Santa Cruz County.
The Medical Assistant (MA) supports the physician / provider's practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant or Licensed Vocational Nurse. This includes assisting in prepping patients for examinations or procedures, assisting with procedures, relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person, and collecting patient data. Documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patients medical record for the physician's review. The MA is also responsible for administrating medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation.
The MA is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. The MA maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment, and performs patient care services that
Successful candidates must have Medical Assistant Diploma and current CPR; and a minimum 3 years experience in a clinical setting. Spanish speaking is a plus
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