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Trinity Health

Apr 13

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Des Moines

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in the Mercy College Student Medical Assisting program and have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to qualify for this student medical assistant position in Des Moines.
  • You will assist healthcare providers in patient care, including vital sign measurements, medication administration, specimen collection, and recordkeeping. Ensuring patient safety and privacy, while communicating effectively with patients and families.

Requirements

  • Enrollment in the Mercy College Student Medical Assisting program required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Responsibilities

  • Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, by following established standards and procedures.
  • Obtains and records vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. Additionally, may be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.
  • Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
  • May perform routine tests including, but not limited to, EKGs.
  • Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing. Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by healthcare provider.
  • Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the healthcare provider. Communicates plan(s) of care with patient and family,
  • Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Clinic Manager or healthcare provider(s).
  • Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights. Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager, Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

FAQs

What benefits are included in the paid training for Student Medical Assistants?

The paid training for Student Medical Assistants includes benefits such as on-the-job training in a MercyOne clinic with experienced staff, opportunity for promotion to Certified Medical Assistant upon completion of the Medical Assistant program and Certification, and eligibility to join the professional health care team at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.

What are some of the responsibilities of the Student Medical Assistant?

Some of the responsibilities of the Student Medical Assistant include participating in the delivery of patient care, performing preliminary physical tests such as measuring blood pressure and recording weight, temperature, pulse, and respirations, and following established clinical protocols under direct supervision.

Is the Student Medical Assistant program only for students enrolled in accredited Medical Assistant programs?

Yes, the Student Medical Assistant program is specifically designed for students who are enrolled in accredited Medical Assistant programs and are looking to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting.

Trinity Health

We are one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.