Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

The role of the Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) is to support the physician or healthcare practitioner by keeping the practice running smoothly and on schedule. This position works closely with healthcare providers to give support such as rooming patients (un'inas), assist with procedures, update and administer immunizations, assist with dispensing of prescriptions, answering phones, data entry, participate in training processes, and run simple laboratory tests. CMAs will also administer un'ina blood draws and injections when directed by providers or nurses.

Performs basic medical and clerical procedures before and after examination including taking of vital signs, medical history update, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, recording of EKG's, dressing changes, medication administration, assisting with procedures, acting as chaperone during un'ina visits, faxing and assistance in dispensing prescriptions under the direction of pharmacist, and documentation of care in wellness record

Prepare, administer, and document immunizations or other injections

Provide un'ina education

Set-up procedure trays

Perform vision testing, snellen and color

Perform eye and ear irrigations

EKG preparations, hook-up, and run EKG

AFGAN monitor set-up

Oxygen tank set-up

Coordinate and educate un'ina on home sleep study equipment

Assists and coordinates utilization of immunization registry database including data entry, assuring database is kept up to date, identifying un'inas overdue for immunizations

Proactively contacts un'inas for follow-up as directed by provider

In collaboration with integrated care team, refer un'inas to appropriate services

Attend staff meetings for information sharing, continuing education activities, and participate in continuous improvement efforts as required

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his / her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and / or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Lifting Requirements

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit (Stationary position)

Walk (Move, Traverse)

Use hands / fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)

Climb (stairs / ladders) or balance (Ascend / Descend, Work atop, Traverse)

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)

Talk / hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)

See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

Taste / Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)

Pushing or Pulling

Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

Exposure to Fumes

Noise

Mechanical Hazards

Chemical Hazards

Burn Hazards

Other : Biohazards

OSHA Categories

Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job : Stethoscope, thermometer, pulse oximetry, sphygmomanometer, computer, telephone, weight scale, and EKG machine.

Travel

Local

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

One year (1) of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant working in a family practice

Preferred

Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License / Certification

Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire

Current Medical Assistant Certification required

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required or within three months of hire

Special Skills

Experience with electronic health records preferred

Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills and attitude

Familiar with clinical, behavioral, and wellness screening tools

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others

• Memorandum of Understanding : Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.