Triage CMA at BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM in Granger, Indiana

Job Description:

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  JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Practice Manager. Develops and maintains patient care functions for assigned clinics. Serves as a resource to staff by suggesting solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
    
    
  
  


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  MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
  
  
  
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    MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
    VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
    
    
  
  
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    SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
    
    
  
  
  
  


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  JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
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    Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent work experience with successful completion of the Certification Exam. A minimum of two years of medical assistant experience in a physician office or comparable setting and current CPR certification is required.
      
      
    
    
  
  
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    Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Requires in-depth knowledge of patient care practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and skills in applying and modifying principles, methods, and techniques of patient care.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures and medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires analytical ability to identify and solve patient problems, interpret data, assess patient conditions, apply guidelines and procedures, and research and recommend solutions.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates well developed interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, medical and clinic staff, and the public.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires ability to utilize and operate a computer terminal, printer, etc.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Normal clinic environment.
      
      
    
    
    • May be exposed to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
      
      
    
    
    • Flexible hours and work schedule required.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, lift up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds without assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.