Medical Assistant

Clinical Assistant.

MUST HAVE URGENT CARE EXPERIENCE.

Position Overview:

• Provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory care clinic serving patients of all ages, from infants to elderly adults.
• Supports providers with patient care, rooming, documentation, procedures, and efficient patient flow.
• Performs duties requiring more clinical knowledge and skills than a Clinical Assistant 1.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for visits by reviewing charts, medical history, medications, and required follow-ups.
• Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, pulse, and oxygen saturation.
• Update patient medical histories, medication records, and immunization records.
• Assist providers with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
• Perform nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, simple dressing changes, cast removal, diabetic foot screenings, and other procedures based on competency.
• Conduct specimen collection and point-of-care testing (POCT).
• Perform 12-lead EKGs, peak flow testing, and apply oxygen as ordered.
• Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and basic patient education.
• Maintain clean examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and manage medical supplies.
• Answer phones, schedule/confirm appointments, relay messages, process orders, and enter patient information.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and follow infection control and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Urgent care experience – MUST HAVE.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clinical competency assessment required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.

Must meet at least one of the following:

• Completion of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program.
• One year of experience as a Clinical Assistant 1 with successful competency assessment.
• One year of experience as a CNA, EMT, or Community Health Aide.

Additional Experience Requirements:

Must also meet at least one of the following:

• Completion of a CCMA training program.
• One year of healthcare experience.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant training.
• One year of active EMT practice.
• Completion of Alaska Community Health Aide Level 1.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, clinic procedures, and basic patient triage.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate basic clinical equipment, including EKG machines and pulse oximeters.
• Proficiency with computer systems and electronic medical records.
• Ability to multitask, support multiple patients, and respond appropriately to emergencies.