Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $1,187 per week

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  • Down East Community Hospital
Job Summary
Location
Machias ,ME 04654
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
11 Nov 2024
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Job Description
    Certification Details
  • CMA or RMA certification required
  • CCMA certification within 90 days if applicable
    Job Details
  • Performs medical assisting functions to support the provision of care within the physician department.
  • Interacts with patients, families, and staff members to maximize successful patient outcomes.
  • Greets and prepares patient for office visit or outpatient procedure.
  • Obtains vital signs and weighs each patient.
  • Updates problem and medication list at each patient visit.
  • Assists in procedures requested by the medical provider.
  • Performs phlebotomy as needed.
  • Checks charts routinely for omissions and compliance.
  • Maintains sterilization process of all instruments.
  • Makes referral and prescription calls per medical providers orders.
  • Refilling prescriptions, per protocol and as applicable.
  • Screens calls including emergency calls.
  • Assures that all necessary release and consent forms are signed.
  • Performs lab testing according to set protocols and maintains yearly competency.
  • Performs look up per protocol on the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program.
  • Performs Medication Prior Authorizations, as needed.
  • Prepares electronic charts with all requested information in preparation of patient encounters.
  • Schedules patients for procedures in OR and any outpatient test (x-rays, labs, etc), if applicable.
  • Communicate with patients via various communication avenues, including secure messaging.
  • Participates with any department quality indicators.
  • Responsible to collect provider quality data as requested.
  • Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists with duties to include inventory management, samples management, and other monitors.
  • Obtains working knowledge of IMMPACT procedures, policies, performance expectations, etc. as needed.
  • Maintains compliance with all hospital policies as well as compliance with all State, Federal and CMS policies of licensing and certification.
  • Responsible to maintain medical record privacy and security according to hospital policies and procedures at all times.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the hospitals mission, vision and values as well as the service excellence standards while completing all tasks and responsibilities.
  • Provides coverage for other DECH physician offices when necessary.
  • Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings; reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
  • Uses patient handling techniques as appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands.
  • Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department.
    Job Requirements
  • Ability to work with the public.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Immunization and injection administration, vision & hearing, phlebotomy.
  • Certified Medical Assisting degree or appropriate training.
  • CMA or RMA certification with 90 days of hire if graduating from an accredited school.
  • On the job training-1 year of training with competency completed within that same, then CCMA certification within 90 days.
    Schedule Information
  • Physical effort and environment require clinical work, which frequently lifts up to 35 pounds independently and frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices.
  • Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time.
  • Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position.
  • Visual acuity correctable to 20/20.
  • Color vision is necessary.
  • Normal hearing acuity.
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