Medical / Healthcare CNA

At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals who generally experience barriers to health and wellness services.

To provide accessible holistic patient centered care, to empower our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being.

Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

NATIVE HEALTH Benefits and Perks Include:

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits - Up to 5% Matching Contribution

Paid Holidays (12)

Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Leave

Starting Hourly Pay: $21.16

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5pm

Must be certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for the intake of clients and preparing them to be seen by the Medical Practitioners. The CMA performs back-office skills, obtains baseline clinical data, assists the medical staff as necessary, assists in the efficient operation of the Medical Clinic, and collaborates with the maintenance of the laboratory. This position is vital to the provision of support to the providers and patients in the delivery of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) team-based care. The Certified Medical Assistant works under the supervision of the site Practice Manager.

Screens patients, documents findings in the medical information system and alerts the practitioner to special care needs.

Assists the practitioner and other professional staff in the delivery of patient care; Administers medications and immunizations under the direction of healthcare professionals; documents same in the medical information system.

Practices Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogen precautions, procedures and practices.

Performs medical office administration, monitors inventories and maintains supply levels for patient care activities.

Performs CLIA-waiver testing and collaborates with the contract laboratory technician.

Performs all Core Competencies when providing patient-centered care.

Supports the Native Health mission as needed.

Knowledge of the primary care clinic purpose and operations.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to help patients feel welcome.

Knowledge of infection control and bloodborne pathogen processes.

Ability to work efficiently and comfortably with other medical clinic employees.

Knowledge and use of supplies and medical equipment.

Skills in the use of medical instruments and supplies.

Willingness to learn new tasks consistent with MA training.

Healthcare information entry and retrieval from the electronic health record skills.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant training program is required.

Must be certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a direct patient care setting, with experience in pediatric and adult patients preferred.

Spanish language fluency is preferred.

Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.

Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment and retain a valid card while employed with NATIVE HEALTH.

Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.

Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment.

Native Health complies with all state and federal requirements, including EEOC requirements.