SCA Health • Sparta, NJ 07871
Job #2713231832
Medical Assistant - Specialty Surgical Center
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Sparta, New Jersey
Specialty Surgical Center
Healthcare Delivery
Regular
Full-time
2
USD $21.00/Hr.
USD $22.00/Hr.
34052
Job Description
OverviewToday, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for an Medical Assistant.
Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
Comply with the SCA and facility policy and procedures.
Function as a
n assistive
person by
Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal
sources
Demonstrating safe operation of equipment machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe
situation
Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate
Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures
Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment
Performing interventions to protect the patient from
infection
A
ssembling supplies and
equipment;
A
ssum
ing
an active role in assisting patient with
care
needs
P
roactively optimizes opportunities to
enhance
flow and efficiency
of the
center;
Orient
ing
patient to
environment
Maintain
ing
patient
normothermia
Assisting with patient
transfers;
Assisting throughout the facility in environmental
cleaning;
Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy
Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy.
Notif
y
the RN any observed changes in patient’s status and responses.
Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
Document episode of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.
Monitor vital signs
and
recognize emergencies and noti
f
y
RN.
Clean and prepare
equipment
according to manufacturer’s instruction
s for use
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in patient care.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Participate in the performance appraisal process.
Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
Maintain required competencies.
Pursue professional growth.
Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Comply with all SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care.
Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Perform o
ther duties as
assigned
High School
Gra
duate
or
equivalent
One year of Medical Assistant / Nursing Assistant
/ Patient Care Tech experience preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant
(MA)
/Nursing
Assistan
t
(CNA)
/Patient Care
(PCT)
preferred
Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology
USD $21.00/Hr. USD $22.00/Hr.
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