Part Time Navy Corpsman Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
• Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment. Obtains reports and results as required.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaint.
• Obtains and documents patient vitals (i.e., height, weight, BP).
• Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit.
• Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness. Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider.
• Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Assists Physician with patient biopsy cases (limited to preparing patient, explaining procedure, and getting supplies).
• Starts IVs. Draws blood and/or assists in obtaining other specimens. Prepares and routes specimen(s) to laboratories; utilizing in-house services whenever appropriate; following verification of patients' insurance.
• Demonstrates competence in medication management and administration (within scope of practice).
• Administers IM Medications as approved by the MWHC Policy, and ordered by the Physician and directed by the professional nursing/clinical staff.
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients regarding provider advice/instructions within scope of training.
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
• Phones in prescriptions to pharmacies based upon provider's written orders.
• Provides results and other information to patients as specifically directed by provider.
• Assists patient with the scheduling of future appointments, surgeries, and/or diagnostic testing, as necessary.
• The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret reports or results or independently dispense medical advice to patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Medical Assisting Certification or three years' experience as a Medical Assistant (eq. Army Medic, Navy Corpsman, EMT) required. All non-certified Medical Assistants will be required to obtain their certification within 18 months of hire.
• American Heart Association CPR certification required.
• Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections) required.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality required.
• Minimum of 2 years' prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

*Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."

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