ASC Medical Assistant

JOB SUMMARY
Assists licensed nursing personnel in perioperative care of the patient by performing routine and delegated duties.

RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: ASC Manager
Supervises: None

MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires constant and frequent judgment and response, occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills. Requires English language skills adequate for high-level interpersonal and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Require high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, to stand for long periods, occasional overhead and low reaching and to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Patient care activities may require the ability to exert force of up to 30 lbs. constantly, up to 40 lbs. occasionally and up to 100 lbs. rarely.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Organization.
1.1. Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures.
1.2. Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
1.3. Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
1.4. Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request.
1.5. Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.

2. Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
2.1. Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility
policy.
2.2. Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
2.3. Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.

3. Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
3.1. Interactions are respectful and courteous.
3.2. Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
3.3. Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people
or areas.
3.4. Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to
improve performance and quality of care.
3.5. Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.

4. Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning
experiences.
4.1. Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
4.2. Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks
further guidance, as needed.
4.3. Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, in services, seminars, workshops,
conferences, quality management activities according to job responsibilities and Facility
requirements.

5. Assists licensed nursing personnel in providing perioperative care to the patient.
5.1. Implements a perioperative regimen of care according to Facility policy.
5.2. Recognizes patient's need for support and provides for privacy and confidentiality.
5.3. Admits patient to pre/postoperative area according to established guidelines.
5.4. Implements assigned activities to provide safe and individualized nursing care.
5.5. Assists with discharge activities according to Facility policy.

6. Applies technical and specialized skills relevant to pre/postoperative nursing.
6.1. Performs nursing assistant functions under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
6.2. Prepares equipment/supplies needed for care of patients and for performing diagnostic tests.
6.3. Recognizes personal limitations and obtains assistance in patient care from a registered nurse.

7. Displays knowledge of the requirements for instruments, supplies and equipment maintenance.
7.1. Cleans instruments after use according to manufacturer's instructions and Facility policy.
7.2. Observes and reports need to replenish or revise supply inventories.