CNA - Medical Care

MUST HAVE CURRENT NATIONAL Medical Assistant Certification.

Start date will be no less than 5 weeks after traveler's fingerprint cards are received at SEARHC in Juneau for processing. Upon acceptance, please have your traveler make an appt for fingerprints and get them in the mail within 2-3 days to avoid start date getting pushed back.

The Certified Medical Assistant provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in an ambulatory care clinic. This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the provider's time and to insure access to care. Clinical Assistants perform administrative duties, data management and handle basic clinical tasks. This information is recorded in patients' chart along with patient's medical history. This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, performing Point of Care Testing (POCT), performing lab draws, and provide immunizations and other injections within the scope of practice certification, ECC monitoring, answering phones, processing provider orders data entry and participation in training processes. Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart. copies and compiles other medical data as needed.

Assures patient medication and immunization records are current.

Transport patients within the facility, as needed.

Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.

Observes patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.

Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.

Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.

Provides specimen collection, Point of Care Testing (POCT). Performs and assists with radiology exams per protocol if competencies are met.

Assists Clinic Nurse as needed.

Provides immunizations, injections as ordered by Provider.

Assists provider in identifying patients overdue for immunizations and preventative health maintenance including routine, urgent and emergent appointments with appropriate provider and clinic.Will provide cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that need assistance to ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients through the department.

participates in unit goal setting; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.

High school diploma or GED - required

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Nursing Degree from an accredited institution can replace the requirements above.

1 year of experience working in a healthcare setting.

Clinic procedures for receiving and following through on a patient visit and any related clinic treatments, procedures.

Medical terminology and the ability to readily learn and use various computer programs preferred.

Communication and use of customer service skills.

Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database in a competent manner.

Ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, cardiac monitor, manual defibrillator.

Train and use various EMR systems and accurately record patient data.

Communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Recognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations.Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities

reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.The setting for this role will include office and healthcare settings.