Medical Assistant (Certified)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position: 2 Medical Assistants

Salary: $22.20 - $27.03

Reports to: Nursing Supervisor

Location: Omak

SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant for the Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority provides responsive, high quality health care services that meet the needs of all users at their assigned location. The Medical Assistant will perform their job duties in a professional manner while assuring that all the needs of the patients are met with a pleasant demeanor.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Take and record patient vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, temperature) and medical history
• Assist healthcare providers during exams and minor procedures
• Administer injections or medications as directed by a healthcare provider
• Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean and sterile environment
• Maintaining medication and immunization records and screening and following up on test results as directed by a healthcare provider
• Maintain and restock appropriate levels of exam and procedure room stock supplies
• Assist with patient questions and/or complaints for resolution of concerns

• Complies and ensures compliance with applicable legislation, funding and organizational requirements, policies and procedures
• Ensure confidential handling of sensitive team member information in line with data protection policies and laws
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similar
• HIPAA and Privacy training within 90 days of employment
• Blood borne pathogen training annually
• CPR/First Aid within initial 90 (ninety) days of hire
• Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language
• Ability to utilize RPMS and EHR proficiently
• Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Well-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others and to give instructions
• Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to analyze data from multiple information ports by comparing and contrasting data to draw a conclusion or to identify trends
• Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Manual and finger dexterity to complete duties
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, and reach
• Ability to push and pull frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 (fifty) pounds periodically
• Ability to comprehend complex issues
• Sufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed materials, computer screen, and notice non-verbal behavior
• Speech and hearing ability to project voice to small and large audiences, carry on telephone conversations, hear and grasp verbal communications and equipment prompts

This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the position. The job description is subject to change to meet the needs of the organization.