Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The role of the Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) is to support the physician or healthcare practitioner by keeping the practice running smoothly and on schedule. This position works closely with healthcare providers to give support such as rooming patients (un'inas), assist with procedures, update and administer immunizations, assist with dispensing of prescriptions, answering phones, data entry, participate in training processes, and run simple laboratory tests. CMAs will also administer un'ina blood draws and injections when directed by providers or nurses.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic medical and clerical procedures before and after examination including taking of vital signs, medical history update, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, recording of EKG's, dressing changes, medication administration, assisting with procedures, acting as chaperone during un'ina visits, faxing and assistance in dispensing prescriptions under the direction of pharmacist, and documentation of care in wellness record
• Prepare, administer, and document immunizations or other injections
• Provide un'ina education
• Set-up procedure trays
• Perform vision testing, snellen and color
• Perform eye and ear irrigations
• EKG preparations, hook-up, and run EKG
• AFGAN monitor set-up
• Oxygen tank set-up
• Coordinate and educate un'ina on home sleep study equipment
• Assists and coordinates utilization of immunization registry database including data entry, assuring database is kept up to date, identifying un'inas overdue for immunizations
• Proactively contacts un'inas for follow-up as directed by provider
• In collaboration with integrated care team, refer un'inas to appropriate services
• Attend staff meetings for information sharing, continuing education activities, and participate in continuous improvement efforts as required

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Noise
• Mechanical Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Burn Hazards
• Other: Biohazards

OSHA Categories

• Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Stethoscope, thermometer, pulse oximetry, sphygmomanometer, computer, telephone, weight scale, and EKG machine.

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• One year (1) of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant working in a clinical setting

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire date and must maintain approved certification and/or licensure
• Current Medical Assistant Certification required or obtained within ninety (90) days of hire date and must maintain approved certification and/or licensure
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required or within three months of hire

Special Skills

• Experience with electronic health records preferred
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and attitude
• Familiar with clinical, behavioral, and wellness screening tools
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.