Registered/Certified Medical Assistant

Registered/Certified Medical Assistant

We 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 2 Full-time positions. 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 include health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, dental insurance, vacation leave, PTO hours, holiday pay, wellness benefits, short term and long term disability.

Location: Montezuma Creek, UT

Critical Tasks:

• Perform nursing assessment and identify pertinent information to verbalize to provider.
• Review and implement primary care provider orders.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.
• Educate patient regarding their healthcare and the healthcare system for patient/family to effectively care for patient.
• Reduce the risk of infections.
• Safely administer medications.
• Perform nursing evaluation and follow-up with patient for continued comprehensive care.
• Accept delegated tasks when necessary according to Utah Nurse Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interview patient to determine medical problem/condition
• Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and follow-up needs with patient.
• Order diagnostic procedures and labs as directed by primary care provider with verbal order read back.
• Maintain Basic Life Support certification at all times.
• Educate patients about immunizations verbally, and give written Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS).
• Educate patient about healthcare system, what to expect, how to prepare, and be self-empowered.
• Administer medications as prescribed, orally, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection, and document time and amount on patient's chart.
• Follow up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests

Site with Opening: Montezuma Creek Community Health Center, Montezuma Creek, UT

Hiring Organization: Utah Navajo Health System