Registered/Certified Medical Assistant

Job OpportunityPosition Title: Registered/Certified Medical AssistantJob Category: Clinical SupportJob ID #: 4707Date Posted: July 8, 2025Date Available: ImmediatelyClosing Date: Open Until FilledLoan Repayment: NoWe are looking for a Medical Assistant to work in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more. UNHS will be hiring 1 Full-time position. The candidates will have experience working experience in one or more of the following: Screening patients and assisting a medical team. Guiding patients through healthcare processes.Benefits: full coverage of health insurance, 5% of gross income contributed to a 403-b retirement account, vacation leave, PTO leave, holiday pay, life insurance, option for dental insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance and wellness benefitsLocation: Navajo Mountain, UTCritical Tasks:Perform nursing assessment and identify pertinent information to verbalize to providerReview and implement primary care provider ordersParticipate in ongoing education and trainingEducate patient regarding their healthcare and the healthcare system for patient/family to effectively care for patientReduce the risk of infectionsSafely administer medicationsPerform nursing evaluation and follow-up with patient for continued comprehensive careAccept delegated tasks when necessary according to Utah Nurse Practice ActKey Performance Indicators:Interview patient to determine medical problem/conditionObserve patient(s) and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to providerCollects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and follow-up needs with patientOrder diagnostic procedures and labs as directed by primary care provider with verbal order read backMaintain Basic Life Support certification at all timesEducate patients about immunizations verbally, and give written Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)Educate patient about medication side-effects, disease, comorbidities, family planning and wellnessProperly sterilize equipment and suppliesAdminister medications as prescribed, orally, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection, and document time and amount on patient's chartUpdate patients on their immunization schedule according to CDC recommendationsWrite referrals with verbal read back of order for patients through insurance and other physician offices and follow-upEnsure that you have effectively completed a delegated task at least once before with confidence and that you can perform the activity correctlySite with Opening: Navajo Mountain Community Health Center Southeastern, UTHiring Organization: Utah Navajo Health System