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*Sign-on Bonus Available!* The main function of this position is to provide direct and indirect care under supervision of the nurse to a selected group of residents. The minimum education, experience and qualifications for this position are: current certification as a nursing assistant with the Illinois Department of Public Health; able to speak, read, write and comprehend English skills needed to use medical terminology on the job; ability to do simple arithmetic; good communication skills; interest in working with older adults; general knowledge of the needs of geriatric residents.

*Sign-on Bonus Available!* The main function of this position is to provide direct and indirect care under supervision of the nurse to a selected group of residents. The minimum education, experience and qualifications for this position are: current certification as a nursing assistant with the Illinois Department of Public Health; able to speak, read, write and comprehend English skills needed to use medical terminology on the job; ability to do simple arithmetic; good communication skills; interest in working with older adults; general knowledge of the needs of geriatric residents.

The main function of this position is to provide direct and indirect care under supervision of the nurse to a selected group of residents. The minimum education, experience and qualifications for this position are: current certification as a nursing assistant with the Illinois Department of Public Health; able to speak, read, write and comprehend English skills needed to use medical terminology on the job; ability to do simple arithmetic; good communication skills; interest in working with older adults; general knowledge of the needs of geriatric residents.

The Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA / Nurse Aide is responsible for: � Assisting residents in all activities of daily living � Communicating and documenting (charts) treatment provided to residents and the residents' response or lack of response to care provided � Contributing to the development of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each resident � Maintaining confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with PSL HIPAA policies and applicable regulations � Maintaining a safe work environment and exhibiting safe work practices � Interacting cooperatively with residents, families, visitors and other staff � Performing all duties in compliance with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and facility policies and procedures � Accepting assigned duties in a cooperative manner and willingly perform other duties as assigned by appropriate personnel If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and have experience in healthcare, home health, direct care, medical care, resident activities, med tech, health, home care, or hospice, we encourage you to apply. JOB REQUIREMENTS The Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA / Nurse Aide must: � Possess certification in good standing with the State Nurse Aide Registry � Have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions with additional training relative to the unit in which employed � Work as a team player meeting resident needs � Relate well to employees and visitors

Summary: Under the direction of the Central Processing Supervisor the Laboratory Assistant performs all work station function in Central Processing area of the Laboratory including electronic patient registration and test ordering, processing of laboratory specimens for analysis, electronic ordering and packaging of specimens referred to a reference laboratory for analysis, specimen handling and planting of microbiology specimens, processing of specimens for cytologic and pathologic examination. Performs the duties of a Client Services Representative when needed.    Education: High School diploma or equivalent.   Licenses: None   Experience: Medical terminology and computer skills required. Previous laboratory experience preferred.

GENERAL SUMMARY : The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of functions in the clinical setting. The PCT provides direct patient care, performs phlebotomy and EKG's. The PCT collaborates with and works under the direction of the registered nurse to provide appropriate and safe patient care. The PCT utilizes the Hospital information system to order diagnostic tests and therapies and obtain patient information and test results. The PCT supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES : Follows attendance standards and expectations. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as department specific policies and procedures: examples of hospital wide policies include infection control, restraints, and safety policies and procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy when dealing with medical records and patient information. Adapts to floating to other units when required. Adapts to changing patient assignments as volume and acuity fluctuate. Demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families/significant others, physicians and coworkers. Communicates using phone and paging systems. Utilizes computer skills to access information for patient related data, order entry, and hospital systems. Manages physical resources (supplies and equipment) appropriately, assuring that adequate supplies and equipment are available and in good working order. Acquires and charges for supplies from Central Service. Under the supervision of the RN, assists in delegated aspects of the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care consistent with the patient's age, and developmental level in these specific areas: Adolescents (16-20 years), Adult (21-64 years) and Geriatrics (65 and older), Neonate (newborn-28 days), Pediatrics (29-12 years). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :   The level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a basic nurse assistant, phlebotomy and EKG program. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with limited direct supervision in a fast paced work environment. Work requires continual attention to details, prioritization of tasks and problem solving skills. Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with team members and patients. Must have good command of the English language.   EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS : High School Graduate Up to date CPR certification. CPR certification within 3 months of hire. Certified Nurse Assistant Phlebotomy Training / Certificate EKG training and/or Certificate preferred Compliant with PPD requirements.

Medical Assistant (Bi-Lingual – Spanish/English Ability) – SMG  The Sinai Medical Group Clinics are a high volume clinic with a large Hispanic population whose primary language and sometimes only language is Spanish. This is why bi-lingual is preferred for this position. Our staff has the challenge of keeping up with a fast pace, high volume and seamless work flow for these clinics. In order to achieve this, we need a certain percentage of staff members to be able to communicate fluently in Spanish. For the current Spanish speaking Medical Assistants and non-Spanish speaking Medical Assistants ratio that we currently have on staff, in the Medicine division, it would be to our advantage that the person who fills this position is bi-lingual. GENERAL SUMMARY/BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB: According to detailed instructions and policies and procedures prepares rooms according to scheduled examination or treatment; accompanies patients to rooms; and verifies patient identification. Obtains and records vital signs -temperature, blood pressure, height and weight -and assists patients with preparations for examination or treatment as needed. The ideal candidate will assist physicians during examinations or treatments by passing instruments and supplies, accepting and labeling specimens, and so forth. Performs and records routine treatments or diagnostic procedures as directed. The medical assistant keeps examination and treatment rooms clean, orderly, and stocked. Also performs patient reception and general office duties as scheduled or directed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: • Prepares examination and treatment rooms by ensuring necessary supplies and instruments are on hand, placing clean covers on tables, and arranging instruments, supplies, and medications according to directions and standard practice for scheduled examination and treatment. • Consistently maintains high quality of patient care. Greets patients in a courteous, pleasant, smiling manner. Calls patients as scheduled to examination or treatment rooms and as well as accompany them.  • Verifies patient identification, ensures proper charts are on hand, and confirms scheduled exam or treatment to be performed. • Obtains and records information such as vital signs -blood pressure, height, weight, temperature, and so forth. Always questions patients regarding "allergies" and documents using notices.  • Passes instruments, supplies, specimen containers, and so forth to physician during examination or treatment, and otherwise assists physician through such tasks as holding or restraining patients, accepting and labeling specimens, and so forth. • Performs and records in patient charts routine treatments or diagnostic procedures such as blood draws, urine dipstick analysis, standard E KG's, suture removal, immunization injections, applying dressings, and so forth, as directed by physician and according to established standards of care.  • Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate personnel.• Conducts phlebotomy procedures and completes all required requisitions/labels as specified immediately before or after phlebotomy is done. Maintains laboratory logs as specified.  • Performs minor laboratory tests on site and documents all results. • Transports patients as required, by wheelchair or stretcher. • Performs related office duties such as answering telephones, by identifying oneself in a courteous, efficient manner, and relaying messages, maintaining necessary records and logs of patient visits for use in billing, accepting and receipting payments, sorting and distributing mail, photocopying records and bills, and so forth. • Follows the approved processes in accomplishing the scheduling of patient referrals. • Assists with follow-up of "No-Show" patients. • Always obtains patient/guardian consents on any surgical or other procedures requiring consents. • Always reviews patient record for any missing reports prior to the patient seeing the physician. Conducts follow-up in retrieval of missing reports. • Under direction from physician or management, contacts patients regarding test results and documents it in patient record. • Always maintains the patient's medical record in the predetermined format. Retrieves and re-files patient record as required.  • Always maintains the confidentiality, security, physical safety and unique identification of each patient's record. Abides by the legal requirements regarding release of patient information. • Maintains exam and service rooms in clean and orderly condition by properly disposing of soiled linens and supplies; requisitioning and stocking necessary supplies, instruments, and linens; and cleaning counter surfaces and examination tables.  • Ensures proper handling and disposal of used supplies and instruments. Cleans instruments and prepares for sterilization according to established procedures. • Assists in the orientation of new employees. • Employee is encouraged to bring ideas/recommendations that will increase the probability of desired patient outcomes, including patient satisfaction, to the attention of management. • Always maintains a pleasant, cooperative working relationship with physicians, management, co- workers and hospital ancillary divisions. • Always maintains work area in a neat, clean and organized manner. Return or replace all items used. Following policy/procedure cleans and sterilizes equipment/instruments as specified. MINIMUM EDUCATION:  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: • Work requires no previous experience plus one to three months of on-the-job training.  • Work requires the analytical ability to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.  • Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or SMG employees.  • Work requires providing direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients.

JOB SUMMARY The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.; Needs to understand the patients condition to ensure their care and safety. JOB QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED preferred. Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Job Summary: The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Qualifications: High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred. Basic Life Support preferred. Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Basic computer knowledge is preferred. Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.

Job Summary: The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Qualifications: High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred. Basic Life Support preferred. Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Basic computer knowledge is preferred. Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.

Job Summary: The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Qualifications: High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred. Basic Life Support preferred. Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Basic computer knowledge is preferred. Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.

Job Summary: The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Qualifications: High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred. Basic Life Support preferred. Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Basic computer knowledge is preferred. Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.

JOB SUMMARY The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.; Needs to understand the patients condition to ensure their care and safety. JOB QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED preferred. Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

JOB SUMMARY The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.; Needs to understand the patients condition to ensure their care and safety. JOB QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED preferred. Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

JOB SUMMARY The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.; Needs to understand the patients condition to ensure their care and safety. JOB QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED preferred. Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

The Clinical Research Coordinator works with the PI, department, institution and study sponsor to support the administration of clinical research studies, including data collection, compliance, financial support, regulatory oversight including IRB preparation and ongoing management and other related aspects of the clinical study.   Assistant Principal Investigators and the Administrative Director, and directly supports research team members responsible for screening and enrolling subjects in clinical trial protocols. Interfaces with research team members to contribute to a collaborative environment and high quality outcome.   Responsibilities: Facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. Reviews and comprehends each assigned protocol including study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality and privacy protections. Coordinates and attends sponsor prequalification visits, monitor visits, study termination visits. Completes case report forms. Extracts data from hospital records, outpatient charts, and private physician’s office records in a timely manner. Responds to data clarification requests in a timely manner. Keeps track of when follow-ups are due. Obtains survival and long-term follow-up information by maintaining contact with medical records/cancer registries at Tufts Medical Center as well as other hospitals/physician offices. May attend Investigator meetings requiring travel and report pertinent information back to research team members. Coordinates with Principal Investigator and department to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with Federal regulations, Medical Center and sponsoring agency policies and procedures. Assists the PI in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of study around issues related to (but not limited to) protocol requirements, schedule of visits, execution of research plan. Maintains records and other documentation of training. Maintains subject screening logs and protocol deviation logs. Provides timely information to manager for updates to database of all subject enrolled on clinical trials. Coordinates and facilitates monitoring and auditing visits. Notifies appropriate institutional officers of external audits by FDA and sponsors. Collaborates with PI and institution to respond to any audit findings and implement approved recommendations. Cooperates with Tufts Medical Center and sponsoring agency compliance and monitoring efforts related to human research participant protection and reports instances of noncompliance to the appropriate compliance office. Completes invoices at a minimum on a monthly basis to account for study related activities and research team member time based on time tracking tool and study budget. Ensures that all lab kits for each clinical trial protocol are current and available for subject enrollment. Performs specimen processing and shipment of biological specimen duties. Assists with study visits as needed. Assists with study materials including but not limited to, the informed consent document, case report forms (CRFs), enrollment logs, and drug/device accountability logs. Establishes and organizes study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials as required. Assists the Principal Investigator in submission of accurate and timely closeout documents to applicable Federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures. Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to institutional policy or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer. Promotes the ethical conduct of research by reporting good faith suspicions of misconduct in research as defined within Tufts Medical Center policy and Code of Conduct. Assists Administrative Director in research finance-related activities as needed. May perform other job related duties as requested or required.   Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. 2+ years of experience in a clinical research setting required. Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, patients, administrators, auxiliary personnel, regulators and sponsors. Knowledge of good clinical practice, OHRP, HIPAA policies. Excellent organizational skills to independently manage work flow. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to perform data entry and retrieval, word processing. Knowledge of database management is helpful. Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately. Must be able to multi-task. Requires meticulous attention to detail.    

The Clinical Care Technician works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role.  The clinical care technician assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. The Clinical Care Technician Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center requires no prior clinical experience.   Responsibilities: Clinical Skills: Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of Tufts Medical Center service standards. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab. Responsible for care of biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse. Performs 12 lead EKG. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse. Cares for patient belongings and completes belongings list. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed. Assists with patient care procedures as directed by the nurse, using proper body mechanics and ensuring patient dignity. Performs and documents patient’s admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by the nurse. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being cared for. Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action. Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. Promotes quality, safety, regulatory and patient and family satisfaction.   Communication and Collaboration: The clinical care technician contributes to a positive work environment by maintaining open communications with others. Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment.  Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs.   Climate and Environment: The clinical care technician performs tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free and safe work environment for patients and staff. Maintains a clean and safe work environment for patients and staff. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner. Appropriately and safely utilizes equipment common to the clinical area. Promotes responsible and efficient use of resources. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit.             Hospital Standards: As a member of the hospital community, the clinical care technician participates in the patient-family. centered model of care, continually improving environment. Maintains attendance standard as per policy. Begins work at the assigned time and remains until the end of the assigned shift. Completes mandatory education requirements. Uses resources appropriately and in a cost effective manner. Attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow. Attends and participates in unit based staff meetings when appropriate. If unable to attend, reads and initials minutes. Notifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions. Utilizes resources in a careful manner.             Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences is required. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols. Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development. Provide age appropriate communication. A minimum of an 18 month commitment, ability to work full-time, rotating shifts (days, evenings, and overnights) with weekend and holidays. 

SUMMARY:  Under clinical supervision of a RN or licensed physician/podiatrist, provides basic clinical, front office clerical, and technical support services for client/patient/clinic. Performs related duties as required.   DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification.  However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.  Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. 1. Provide patient-centered care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values. Provides and promotes excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers.   2. Collaborate with patients and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated, high quality care.   3. Greets and escorts patients to examination rooms, prepares patients according to procedures, and assists physician/clinician with the care of the patient as instructed. Assists providers/nurses with examination and treatment/procedures. Assures proper consents are obtained.   4. Interviews and collects basic information from patients about their present and previous medical condition; measures vital signs and other information as required by department.   5. Records information in the patients’ record. 6. Assists clinician in following up on patient needs, including but not limited to inbox management, giving patient prescriptions, work-slip and/or addressing messages. Provide information/instructions to patients with clinician authorization.   7. Maintains patient examination areas, cleans, maintains, and/or sterilizes equipment. Stocks examination rooms, orders medical supplies and equipment. Checks and prepares rooms for clinic’s daily schedule. Checks equipment, and advises appropriate personnel when replacements are necessary.   8. Performs basic clinical/technical skills specific to department and simple non-invasive testing.     9. Following specific training, the Medical Assistant may administer P.O. intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous injections, and immunizations, performs skin tests (e.g., PPD  placement).   10. Supports the plan of care including coordinating consultation, testing, referrals and required authorizations; assists patient with implementation of the plan of care and ensuring results are available. Instructs and assists patients in undressing for procedures for Physician’s examination as appropriate. Direct patients to various departments outside of clinic (X-ray, Ultrasound, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Admitting and/or Billing Department, WIC, etc.) Instruct patient and family members in techniques and methods of self-care, as appropriate; give patients basic pre and post-operative/care instructions as necessary; participate in orientation of new employees/students in areas as necessary; follow clinician/providers treatment plans.   11. Performs clerical functions, i.e., answers phones, uses computers, registers patients, completes forms as necessary, files medical records. Completes registration and makes appointments for patients on AHS computer system when appropriate.   12. Collects by non-invasive techniques and preserves specimens for testing including urine, sputum and stool. Transports specimens to laboratory.   13. Performs finger-stick for point of care testing.  Performs venipuncture for blood draws with phlebotomy certification.   14. Transports patients to ancillary services. Assists patients with limited mobility in wheelchairs, with crutches, gait impairment, and/or gurney assists.   15. Effectively utilizes population health methodologies such as patient registry, inreach (e.g. ordering from care protocols), outreach, care protocols and team-based care to improve patient and population outcomes.   16. With training, provides health coaching, goal setting and action plan review to patients   17. Promptly responds to patient needs. Responds effectively to emergency situations including, Code Blue and other emergencies as directed.   18. Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Control activities.   19. Ability to empathize with vulnerable populations and care for poor and underserved patients. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from a certified/accredited medical assistant school.   Preferred Minimum Experience: One year in an outpatient setting.   Required Licenses/Certifications: Acquire and maintain active Medical Assistant certification as issued by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Center for Competency, Testing/Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute (NCCT/MMCI), or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Position Summary : To perform skilled tasks and prescribed procedures in the care of patients, under the direction of a licensed professional nurse; to perform routine nursing tasks, under the direction of a licensed professional nurse; to perform duties supportive of nursing services; to perform various clerical duties for the nursing department as assigned. Performs duties in support of the Medical Center mission to ensure the highest quality of patient care in an economically sound and efficient manner. Education and Training:    Satisfactory completion of a planned program of study preparing participants to provide care to patients or current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Experience and Knowledge: 2 years patient care experience preferred.