Clinical/Medical Assistants
Company: The University of Vermont Health Network - Champla
Location: Champlain
Posted on: September 24, 2022
Job Description:
At CVPH, we employ CNAs, Clinical Assistants, and Medical
Assistants. - CNAs, with their certificate, are able to work on our
Skilled Nursing Facility as well as fulfill any Clinical Assistant
or Medical Assistant position. - Clinical Assistants, who may or
may not have a CNA certificate but do have training or work
experience, are eligible to work on our various inpatient units to
include Medical-Surgical units, Progressive Care units, Short Stay,
the Intensive Care Unit, the Women and Childrens Center, and the
Emergency Care Center. - Medical Assistants, who may or may not
have their CNA certificate but do have training or similar work
experience, are eligible to work in our outpatient provider offices
here on campus and at several off-site locations. -The patient care
team on Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care inpatient units
consists of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Clinical Assistant (CA).
- CAs are an integral part of hands-on patient care. Working under
the direction and supervision of a RN, they -are responsible for
taking and recording vital signs, performing designated tests and
collecting patient samples, and supporting patients in all
activities of daily living. - CAs meet patients and their families
as they enter the unit, welcoming and acclimating them to the unit.
- CAs interact with unit staff, physicians, and other hospital
department personel. - - - It is critical that CAs provide timely
and accurate communication, accurate documentation and maintain a
harmonious, - team oriented, customer friendly environment. - CAs
must be able to function competently in a computerized medical
setting. - The three principal duties of this position are:
Patient Care: works under the
direction of - RN Partner to provide responsive, service oriented
patient careTesting: conducts various patient tests and specimen
collection as directed by RN PartnerClerical: functions as the
"front door" to the unit providing customer service oriented
communication and clerical support. Partners with nursing staff to
provide responsive, service-orientated patient care
Under the direction of the RN
Partner, provides direct patient care for the newly admitted or
transferred (including pre/post procedure) patient, established
patient or expired patient (post mortem care).Obtains and records
patient vitalsSupports patient in all aspects of daily living,
promoting both the patient's maximum level of independence and
encouraging family participation. Provides care according to
standards for patients requiring safety protocals such as
restraints and seizure precautions.Performs emergency procedures
such as cardiopulmonary arrest and the Heimlich maneuver. Provides
care using infection control practices as outlined in Medical
Center policies/procedures (e.g. Universal Standard Precautions and
Isolation Techniques).Conducts various patient tests and specimen
collection as directed by RN Partner.
Conducts point of care tests and
collects samplesProvides care to the patient requiring specimen
collection by other team members.Performs patient room and unit
readiness tasks.
Ensures that the patient room is
clean and orderly, and contains all necessary equipment prior to
arrival of a patient.Ensures that the patient room is stripped and
ready for cleaning after patient is discharged.As directed by the
supervisor or Charge Nurse, is responsible for general unit
maintenance and readiness tasks. Functions as the communication hub
for the unit providing customer service oriented communication and
clerical support.
Provides general reception,
communication and clerical support to the unitCollects and records
clinical and other data, and compiles statistical information as
assigned.Assembles and maintains patient records, patient and unit
forms, and resource material.Functions as an integral part of the
patient care team for the unit
- Conveys compassion and
patient-centered focus with patients, family, care team, and
visitors. Meets with RN Partner formally at start and end of shift
for report and assignment information, participates with RN Partner
in bedside hand-off of care and hourly rounding, and collaborates
throughout the shift with RN Partner on progress and care of
patient. Documents and communicates care in an accurate, consistent
and timely manner to RN Partner and or Charge Nurse to include any
changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.Collaborates
in the provision of ancillary support services such as respiratory
therapy, PT/OT, speech therapy, etc.Assists other teams members,
including other RN/CA teams, in accomplishment of patient care
and/or unit tasks.Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school graduate or equivalent work experience including
ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
- Previous experience as a nurse aide or have satisfactorily
completed a nurse aide training program or other relevant clinical
experience that required ambulating, bathing and feeding of
patients. If no current CNA certificate, must be able to show
competence prior to starting.
- Willingness to use positive communication skill while
performing job duties.
- Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure,
and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and
visitors.
- Ability to use basic computer skills.
- Willingness to attend and complete CVPH education requirements
satisfactorily.
- Meets requirement for pre-employment screening and physical
exam.
- Competency to perform CPR and Heimlich Manuever.
- Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, take
direction and prioritize. -As applicable, the individual has
training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or
behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is
being provided.
Keywords: The University of Vermont Health Network - Champla, Albany , Clinical/Medical Assistants, Healthcare , Champlain, New York
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