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North Florida Pediatrics Medical Assistant or CNA in Live Oak, Florida
Assists Providers in the care of pediatric patients in an outpatient clinic setting
Demonstrates a professional and friendly demeanor while performing daily nursing tasks
Interviews patients/parents/guardians as part of the patient work-up process
Obtain basic pertinent medical history and enter the data in the EMR.
Ability to record activities, document assessments, medication administration, procedures performed, etc. in accordance with accepted principles of nursing documentation
Acts as a liaison between Providers and their patients, in the clinic and over the phone
Utilizes a computer and various electronic programs to document all services rendered to patients
Maintains confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines
Provides medical advice and direction, within the appropriate scope of practice and under the appropriate supervision, to patients and families when directed by assigned provider
Basic skill in assessing vital signs in the pediatric patient including height, weight, temperature, heart rate, head circumference, blood pressure, 02 saturations, etc.
Records activities, document assessments, medication administration, procedures performed, etc. in accordance with accepted principles of nursing documentation
Adheres to infection control procedures and safety precautions including always keeping patient rooms/ Nursing area clean and tidy.
Manages inventory and submits order requests for medical supplies and materials to the Supervisor.
Follows proper procedures for specimen collection, storage, and processing
Operates medical equipment to administer routine diagnostic and laboratory tests for patients.
Performs basic patient/parent education appropriate for each laboratory testing/procedure and medical procedure.
Administers vaccinations and medications through subcutaneous, intramuscular, or oral route
Performs other duties as assigned including scanning/filling pertinent forms to patient chart.
Ability to work scheduled shifts, and at minimum one weekend a month, and/or approved overtime
Mandatory CEU (Continuing Education Units) training as assigned by NFP Management.
