MEDICAL ASSISTANT(S) - CERTIFIED

Medical Assistant(Certified)

The Certified Medical Assistant will work under the supervision of the RN and provide support to the provider (e.g. physician, dentist, and nurse practitioner). Medical assistants perform a broad range of administrative and clinical duties to facilitate the work of the provider. The Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for gathering necessary vital signs from patients, taking, preparing and sending laboratory specimens for routine tests, sets up and cleans examination room after each patient, maintains par supply stock, and records data in patient EHR.

Major duties and responsibilities include :

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks patients in, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares records and assists with medical examinations. Responsible for obtaining and recording (into the electronic health record) patient information as assigned by policy (i.e., vital signs, height, weight, etc.).
• Provides care to assigned patients. Provides basic care to patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses and / or injuries (i.e. apply and remove dressings, slings, braces, apply heat and cold packs; assist patient in ambulation, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Assist the Provider in examination of patients by explaining procedures, positioning, draping and assembling instruments and supplies.
• Performs the following procedures :
• Performs waived testing (e.g., glucometer testing, rapid strep testing and colorimetric urinalysis and other as required) records the results in compliance with regulations / standards. Complies with the laboratory requirements (i.e., CLIA, AAAHC) for quality control of waived testing for accuracy and record keeping.
• Performs blood draws when required
• Obtains bacteriologic specimens such as clean-catch urine specimens and topical cultures. Assists with incision and drainage procedures.
• Performs EKGs
• Performs less complex dressings and treatments without assistance. Assists with cleaning, irrigating, and dressing complex wounds.
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by the provider. Administer injections IM (intermuscular), SQ (Subcutaneous), and ID (Intradermal).
• Instruct patients in proper collection of urine samples. Prepares samples for analysis (e.g., labels specimen tubes).
• Shares the responsibility for reporting observations by observing the patient's conditions and reactions, and by keeping the provider informed of changes in clinical condition.
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments. Ensures reminders are sent and appts verified and confirmed.
• May coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions with supplemental staff of the clinic.
• Preps charts the day before patient visit. Identifying patient required preventive exams. Communicate to provider on day of visit.
• Shares the responsibility of maintenance of clinical records. Utilizes established software to enter immunizations, follow-up on laboratory and radiological exams, or other computer functions as required by clinical services or department.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters. Practices safety, environmental, and / or infection control methods. Prepare any patient related documentation for the provider or patient.
• Ensures patients are provided with educational materials on discharge.
• Maintains a courteous and professional manner in contact with patients, family, and other clients. Assists in answering telephones and supplying routine information per policy.
• Performs general non-direct patient care duties at the clinic including cleaning, arranging, and restocking supply cabinets from supplies; cleaning and sorting supplies, instruments and equipment; calling attention to deficiencies in supplies and equipment; cleaning refrigerators and assisting with maintenance of temperature logs; and maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and data management responsibilities. Fosters a collaborative environment, using a team approach to share ideas and to promote safe, patient centered care.
• Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield as required for situation.
• Completes all electronic health record entries accurately and timely pertinent to patient care role.
• Participates in departmental workflow and / or testing teams as related to electronic health record or other project initiatives.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and skills required for position include :

Minimum qualifications :

Additional requirements :

Tribal Preference Policy : In accordance with the Spokane Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance Tribal Preference will be observed in hiring.

Veteran's Preference : It shall be the policy of the Spokane Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veteran's Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honor and under honorable conditions.

Contact : Donnie Lebret Email : donnie.lebret@dcwmhc.com Phone : 509-258-4517 ext.767 Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No Later Than 4 : 30 P.M. On The Closing Date The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Tribal Preference Policy All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation Period.