Transplant Patient Assistant
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: January 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Transplant Patient Assistant cares for the
patients within their scope of education and training as a Medical
Assistant. Collaborates with the team to coordinate patient care
for the complex medical regimen involved in the care of hepatology
and transplant patients. Participates in the department Performance
Improvement program. Answers patient calls and triages concerns
from patients and healthcare professionals. Performs other duties
as needed.Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED
required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant (MA) program required.
Minimum two years of health care clinic experience
required.Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of patient scheduling and
clinic processes. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English
(and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and
software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and
calibrate patient care equipment. Relate and communicate
positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be
assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies;
work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead,
supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Communicate
effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone;
think critically; work independently with minimal supervision;
perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments
effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and
prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close
attention to detail. Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for
patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person
and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds
associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read
computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary
to position; discern temperature variances through touch.Licensures
and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the
American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Los Angeles , Transplant Patient Assistant, Other , San Bernardino, California
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