Job Title: MA
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: Permanent
Salary: $60000.00 – $83000.00
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a MA for a permanent assignment in Juneau, Alaska.
Responsibilities for a MA:
• Performs the duties of Clinical Assistant 1 with additional experience or education to apply more extensive knowledge of medical practice and terminology and judgment
• Prepares for patient visits by reviewing charts for needed forms, follow-up labs, or procedures required
• Obtains and records age-appropriate vital signs per department protocol, including temperature, height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, respiration, pulse oximetry, and visual acuity testing
• Obtains medical history updates and confirms medication history
• Accurately collects and documents information in patient charts; keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed
• Ensures patient medication and immunization records are current
• Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately
• Transports patients within the facility as needed
• Demonstrates ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents, or breaches in safety
• Observes patients to ensure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance
• Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures
• Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries
• Provides specimen collection and Point of Care Testing (POCT); follows protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting specimens
• Applies heat/cold packs, abdominal binders, anti-embolism stockings; obtains 12-lead EKGs per competency assessment; administers peak flow and oxygen as ordered with appropriate provider written orders
• Assists patients with ambulation or transfer; performs minor treatments such as simple dressing changes, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, cast removal, use of an automated defibrillator (AED), approved airway management techniques, and DM foot screenings
• Provides basic patient education materials and discharge instructions as directed by the provider
• Sanitizes exam rooms between patients; appropriately processes surgical equipment and ensures sterile package integrity; maintains a safe and clean environment
• Ensures exam room supplies are organized and stocked; maintains lab equipment and organizes lab supplies; inventories, reorders, and stocks medical supplies
• Disposes of solid/liquid waste and infectious materials according to infection control standards
• Performs basic health coaching and patient education according to evidence-based guidelines using patient education materials
• Conducts daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment and maintains logs
• Demonstrates correct utilization of computer-based health information systems and electronic health record systems; notifies provider or supervisor of any repairs or safety concerns
• Answers inquiries of a general nature from nursing staff, provider staff, other departments, visitors, and patients in a friendly and cooperative manner; receives and relays messages; uses proper telephone etiquette; makes confirmation calls to patients as needed
• Provides cross-coverage for peers and assists clinics that need support to ensure efficient and effective patient flow
• Attends and participates in at least 50% of staff meetings annually; applies information presented in staff meetings; participates in unit goal setting; complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits for a MA:
- Salary: $60000.00 – $83000.00
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
