Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:0 Job Description: The Medical Assistant (MA), while working within the scope of only those acts which are delegated by the supervising physician or registered nurse (RN), provides direct patient care to assist in meeting individual and age-specific needs of patients and families/significant others. This responsibility includes provision of compassionate, safe, and competent care as delegated by physician or RN. The MA receives daily direction and provides daily organizational support for the physician and team. The need for direct or general supervision is determined based on standards of practice and includes complexity of patients, competency, and education. Direct supervision is defined as working side by side to observe, coordinate and direct firsthand the practice of another. General supervision is defined as available to observe, coordinate and direct the practice of another. Major Responsibilities: The MA: 1.Accepts delegation from the physician and RN and is responsible for delivering care in accordance with the patient\'s plan of care,and in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines. 2.Contributes to the plan of care by collecting and reporting patient data. Gathers data in support of the comprehensive assessment and care planningconducted by the physician or RN. 3. Observes and reports the patient\'s response to care as well as significant symptoms or changes in patient status to the RN or physician. 4.Documents accurately all aspects of care in an appropriate and timely manner, and in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines. 5.Incorporates the patient\'s/family\'s readiness to learn when reinforcing teaching initiated by an RN orphysicianto achieve optimal, age-specific, and individualized care. 6. Demonstrates respect for all individuals and promotes a healing environment for patients, families, and co-workers. 7. Maintains competency and contributes to the Gundersen Health System mission and strategic plan including but not limited to: Rooms patients and obtains and documents components of rooming process Assists the physician/RN in performing and documenting tests and procedures Verifies new and refill prescriptions, contacts pharmacies Uses the electronic medical record proficiently; transmits information electronically Gathers and documents objective information during phone interactions and shares with physician and/or RN who determine care Maintains sterile technique and infection control standards as required 8. Possesses excellent communication skills and contributes to success of the team through participation in staff meetings, quality improvement projects and... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7207DE66DCE742FA