EXTE RN/Registered Nurse HIP PROGRAM- Health Center Medical Assistant

Mount Desert Island Hospital
US - Maine - Bar Harbor
December 4, 2024

Job Type

Temporary

Description

This 40 hour per week Externship Program is open to applicants that have completed their medical assistant coursework and are now seeking a paid externship for the completion of their hours. This is a ( 60) day/temporary position.Summary:

This role will assist in providing quality health care in the community, in keeping with community values and as outlined in the MDIHO Mission Statement. Provides direct and indirect assistance to providers to care for patients who present with urgent, emergent, preventive or potential health problems. Participates in the organization and management of the clinic, rendering safe patient care while maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.

EEO Statement:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Requirements

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

Temp/ 60 days/40 hours per week.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of MA course and seeking completion of externship hours.
BLS certification.

Experience Required:

Experience in customer service.

Special Requirements:

Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
Ability to work with distressed or anxious patients or family members required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing/variety of different employees.
Team focused, ability to work and provide support to the team. 5. Intermittent weekend coverage required.

Cognitive Requirements:

Ability to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to listen effectively to patients and employees and route them to appropriate personnel.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand, walk and bend for up to 8 hours per day.
Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 lbs.
Must have adequate hearing, vision and manual dexterity.
Ability to assist patients in rising from exam table, push wheelchair patients and assist patients in rising from and returning to wheelchair.
Must be physically able to perform CPR.

Environment:

Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Potential for exposure to infectious diseases.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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