Job Title: Triage Medical AssistantJob DescriptionAs a Triage Medical Assistant in our Emergency Room, you will be the first point of contact for patients arriving at the emergency department. Your main responsibilities include checking in patients, recording their vitals, and quickly notifying nursing staff if a patient is in distress and in urgent need of care. You will also be tasked with maintaining patient records, assisting in maintaining a safe environment, responding to patient requests, reporting changes in patient conditions to nurses or providers, and assisting with vital signs during triage. You will also be expected to contribute to our quality improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.Hard Skills
3 years clinical experience (MA certified or non-certified)
Ability to record patient vitals including temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressures, oxygen saturation, weights, heights, and intake-output measurements
Ability to conduct phlebotomy as needed
Proficiency in entering and updating data on the ED tracking board
Soft Skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to respond promptly to patient requests
Ability to report changes in patient conditions effectively
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment
Job TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Knoxville, Tennessee.Work EnvironmentThe position is based in a hospital/office setting. As part of the role, you will be required to follow policies, procedures, and safety standards and work towards achieving goals and objectives.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
