Certified Medical Assistant II

Brief Description In hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and Native Americans in accordance with the Band’s Preference Policy, Chapter 1-715 of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Policies. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage. Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) II performs basic administrative, clerical (front office) tasks and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under direct supervision of a licensed physician or designated mid‑level provider in the medical office. The CMA will assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant, including placing patients in exam rooms, collecting and recording patient data such as medications, height, weight and vital signs, pain rating and fall risk, preparing patients for clinician evaluation, applying and removing dressings, giving injections, and other similar procedures. Oversight and management of the VFC program, medication and supply ordering and management. Trains and orients new staff. Acts as a clinic leader in EMR usage and serves as a team resource and trainer for EMR operations. Duties & Responsibilities Assist with the initial admission of patients to the clinic, review medical records and request with patient and assisting provider by gathering health information (personal medical history, personal social history, family history, medications and allergies) for the provider. Take vital signs of patients, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry. May be required to work at more than one work site as determined by Rolling Hills Clinic staffing and clinic needs. Work with primary care, specialty services such as dermatology, cardiology, gynecology, pediatrics, physical therapy and others as determined. Facilitate medication refills (phoning prescriptions or by electronic submission) to pharmacies after the provider has reviewed and approved them. Assist providers with paperwork; lab requisitions, orders (radiological exams and procedures performed outside of the clinic) and paperwork related to referrals (e.g. specialty consultations, home health, physical therapy, etc.). Perform point‑of‑care tests in clinic setting (e.g. urine dipstick, urine pregnancy, finger‑stick blood glucose, nasal swab). Administer injections, immunizations and oral medications by mouth as ordered by the provider and document appropriately in the patient chart. Perform in‑office testing such as visual acuities, hearing screening (using audiometer), spirometry testing with and without breathing treatments, EKG and nebulizer treatments. Prepare patients for examination or procedures, including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites. Collect and label specimens for outside laboratories, including but not limited to urine specimens and swab cultures. Organize and set up appropriate procedural trays for providers. Obtain consents for procedures, including patient signed consent form. Assist provider with procedures, including but not limited to biopsies, sutures, pap smears, pelvic exams and ear lavage. Assist in removing sutures or staples from superficial wounds. Work with specialties such as pediatrics, physical therapy, cardiology, gynecology as clinic needs dictate. Apply and change basic dressings per order. Coordinate and schedule appointments for patient flow and follow‑up, and monitor daily schedule for potential facilitation of urgent and walk‑in care, as needed. Review provider instructions with patients regarding home care and return visits. Take and document messages or patient complaints only – not triage. Daily point‑of‑care testing for quality care and documentation in appropriate POCT logs. Oversee and manage the inventory of clinic supplies, lab supplies and emergency response cart, including monthly checks for outdates, stocking and reconciliation of inventory. Oversee and manage the inventory and patient logs for medication/injectable, private and VFC vaccines, including monthly checks for outdates, stocking and reconciliation of inventory. Check biohazard waste/sharps containers weekly or when needed, documenting and maintaining the biohazard/sharps log. Administer oxygen therapies per mask or nasal cannula as prescribed. Administer prescribed drops to nose, eye and ear as prescribed. Apply antibiotic ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid as prescribed. Ensure safe performance of all duties, following required protective protocols to ensure personal safety and the safety of others. Vaccine, medication and supply inventory, ordering and maintenance. VFC program vaccine coordinator: maintain and organize VFC within assigned site, ensuring all VFC requirements for the site are in compliance. Train, orient and provide education to incoming medical assistants and team members regarding EMR operations. Ensure daily staffing needs and provider assignments for daily clinic operations. Coordinate and provide education regarding patient‑level clinic operations. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Minimum Qualifications A High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program. A State Medical Assistant Certification. Minimum of 5 years experience working as a Medical Assistant. Current BLS certification. Valid California driver’s license. Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills. Ability to work well with others or alone, under minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Background Check Requirements Pre‑employment drug testing and a Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance through Federal, State and Child Abuse Index is a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at Rolling Hills Clinic. Vaccination Requirements A pre‑employment physical exam is required upon hire. You will be required to provide vaccination records to show proof of immunity for TB, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, TDAP and Hep B. If the records are more than 10 years old, titers are required to confirm immunity. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Position may require exertion up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work is performed in a health clinic setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Will work with blood‑borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers and fax machines. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment with Rolling Hills Clinic is voluntarily entered into. All RHC personnel are employed on an at‑will basis. At‑will employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the employee or by RHC. No manager, supervisor or employee of the organization has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at‑will terms. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Rolling Hills Clinic and employee and is subject to change by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. #J-18808-Ljbffr