26 Oct
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Genesis Healthcare System
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Canada
26 Oct
Genesis Healthcare System
Canada
GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. Provides patient care in the physician office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Assists physicians with examinations and other office procedures. ~Schedules diagnostic tests, surgeries and pre-admission testing. ~Performs a variety of tests and procedures including CLIA-waived tests, electrocardiography, respiratory testing, and phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture. ~Prepares and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and immunizations as directed by physician and permitted by state law. ~Practices Standard Precautions, including hand washing and biohazardous materials; applies principals of aseptic technique and infection controls. ~Maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment. ~Recognizes and responds to emergencies. ~Accurately documents patient communication and clinical treatments, including medication and immunization records. ~High school diploma or equivalent. Must have one of the following qualifications or obtain within six months from hire: (1) Certified Medical Assistant through appropriate board (i.e. American Association of Medical Assistants), (2) registered through appropriate board (i.e. The American Registry of Medical Assistants). To be eligible for NHA certification (organization proctored exam): Must have at least one (1) year of supervised clinical work experience within the last three (3) years OR have completed a training program within the health field within the last five (5)
years. If hired into a fulltime CCMA position without previous clinical experience, must be able to complete the following within 1 year of hire date: must complete online coursework through NHA within 8 months completes a minimum of 1000 clinical hours provided through full time position Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required. # Understanding of laboratory techniques required. # Demonstrated pharmacology knowledge and ability to administer medication. # Knowledge of office practices, patient relations, and medical law and ethics. # Demonstrated understanding of various coding and reimbursement systems including ICD, CPT required. # Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data and excellent critical thinking skills to make appropriate interventions. # PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers): Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work in an workplace with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions that may include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.
📌 Medical Assistant- 1st Shift (Canada)
🏢 Genesis Healthcare System
📍 Canada