Medical Assistant - Now Hiring

Company: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Location: Tempe
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary

This position works under the direction of a licensed health care professional and performs various clinical and administrative tasks for the assigned area.

PCH Values

• Family-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care team
• Excellence in clinical care, service and communication
• Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals
• Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future
• Accountability to our patients, community and each other for providing the best in the most cost-effective way.Position Duties
  
  
• As directed by a physician, performs or assists with procedures such as electrocardiogram, pulmonary function, suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and others.
• Collects laboratory specimens (including blood specimens), performs point of care testing, and disposes of bio-hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions.
• Prepares and administers medications, communicates telephone prescriptions to pharmacies, and processes medication refills as directed by a physician.
• Prepares and instructs patients about examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health maintenance.
• Records and communicates patient related information, including vital signs, growth parameters, medical histories, signs, and symptoms, to the physician or licensed health care provider.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

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