POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing daily administrative tasks as well as assisting in minor clinical procedures to keep clinic running smoothly.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare clients for treatment procedures or examinations.
• Obtain pertinent information regarding visit, takes vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure) and record in medical chart, and takes urine samples when indicated.
• Perform or prepare for procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and hearing or vision tests.
• Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, urine HGB or HCG, rapid strep, and blood glucose.
• Maintain stock supplies for clinic exam rooms.
• Clean examination rooms after each use and prepare room for next client.
• Complete all necessary reports or documents.
• Order supplies and vaccines.
• Make all referral appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Assistant in the State of Oregon.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Minimum two years recent paid experience performing the responsibilities noted above.
• Certified as a medication aide a plus.
• Must have CPR certification annually.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
• If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years sobriety/clean time.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.