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AK - Lead Certified Medical Assistant - Juneau
$40k-49k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
3 Weeks Ago
SOS Healthcare Staffing is Hiring an AK - Lead Certified Medical Assistant - Juneau Near Juneau, AK
Job Description5k sign on, 10k relocation
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, its a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
The Lead Clinical Assistant performs all the job duties of the Clinical Assistant III, in addition the Lead Clinical Assistant is responsible for the preceptorship of new clinical assistants to include all levels of the Clinical Assistant Career ladder. The Lead Clinical Assistant actively promotes career progression of Clinical Assistant Trainees, CAI and CAIIs. The Lead Clinical Assistant applies a more extensive knowledge of medical practice, terminology and judgment based on greater clinical experience. The more technical duties of the Lead Clinical Assistant require a higher level of training, competency, or specific certification. The Lead Clinical Assistant must process provider orders pertaining to diagnostic tests, referrals and other patient data that involves non-routine problems, timely and accurately.
The Lead Clinical Assistant provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in an ambulatory care clinic. This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the providers 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 patients medical history. This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, performing Point of Care Testing (POCT), start and administer IV fluids and provide immunizations and other injections within the scope of practice certification, ECC monitoring and defibrillation, answering phones, processing provider orders data entry and participation in training processes. Must be able to make independent decisions within scope of practice based on experience and good judgment and be self-starting and require little guidance to keep busy.
The Lead Clinical Assistant applies a more extensive knowledge of medical practice and terminology and judgment based on substantial experience in medical record work. There is a risk of constant exposure to illness, injury, and disease. There are sometimes large volumes of patients within a short period of time. The Clinical Assistant must be able to multitask and prioritize duties, as the pace is often rapid with pressure to efficiently complete assignments and keep clinic flow moving well. The Clinical Assistant must be able to recognize signs and symptoms that may require immediate attention. The duties of the Clinical Assistant III require more critical judgment in complex and variable situations. Many aspects of this position require greater technical skills and a high level of skill proficiency such as administering IVs or providing advanced life support if ACLS certified. Requires attention to detail to accurately collect patient data, complete patient documentation, maintain logs, and comply with regulatory requirements. Required to work with staff of different backgrounds and educational levels and the CA must be able to communicate clearly and be understood. The person in this position must be able to provide compassionate care to individuals in various states of health.
The Lead Clinical Assistant is responsible for educating and training of all clinical assistants located in clinics throughout SEARHC Juneau.
Works closely with nursing leadership and Juneau Regional Manager to standardize clinical assistant workflows, onboarding, and rooming standards.
Participates in 30-, 60-, and 90-day review process for new clinical assistants.
Acts as a mentor to all clinical assistant staff.
Assists the nursing leadership and regional manager in the training, sustaining, and validation of new and current workflows.
Accurately collect and document information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed. Assures patient medication and immunization records are current. Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately. Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow. Report, and when appropriate, record any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents or breeches in safety. Observe patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance. Set up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
Assist Provider as directed and trained by Provider as well as within their licensed Scope of Practice. Documentation of initial and ongoing training will be on file and updated annually. Assist Clinic Nurse as needed. Provide immunizations, injections as ordered by Provider. Prepare patient for and assist with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries. Provide specimen collection for Point of Care Testing (POCT). Follows protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens.
Practice of approved airway management techniques, Foley catheter insertion, DM foot exams. More complex duties may include starting and administering IVs as allowed within scope of practice, operating equipment such as a Zoll monitor and an IV pump, monitoring cardiac activity. May perform advanced life support, if ACLS / PALS certified.
Assist provider in identifying patients overdue for immunizations and preventative health maintenance including routine, urgent and emergent appointments with appropriate provider and clinic.
Perform basic health coaching and patient education as directed by the provider and according to evidence-based guidelines using patient education materials.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Satisfactorily complete demonstrated competencies within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.
Experience2-3 years experience with direct patient care. Experience mentoring or supervising preferred.
License/Certifications
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or
EMT III Current Alaska Certification or
Community Health Aide Practitioner or
Current Alaska Paramedic Certification or
Graduation with a nursing degree from an accredited institution can replace certification requirements above.
Current Basic Life Safety certification
Knowledge OfKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Clinic procedures for receiving and following through on a patient visit and any related clinic treatments, procedures.
Age-appropriate vital signs and behaviors;
Life-saving procedures
Medical terminology and the ability to readily learn and use various computer programs preferred
SkillsCommunication and use of customer service skills.
Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database in an competent manner;
Ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, IV pump, cardiac monitor, manual defibrillator.
Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational skills
Ability ToTrain 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.
Required CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Position UrgencyNormal
State License DetailsUpon Acceptance
Minimum Years Of Experience2
Additional Information And TermsNo Additional Info And Terms Available
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, its a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
The Lead Clinical Assistant performs all the job duties of the Clinical Assistant III, in addition the Lead Clinical Assistant is responsible for the preceptorship of new clinical assistants to include all levels of the Clinical Assistant Career ladder. The Lead Clinical Assistant actively promotes career progression of Clinical Assistant Trainees, CAI and CAIIs. The Lead Clinical Assistant applies a more extensive knowledge of medical practice, terminology and judgment based on greater clinical experience. The more technical duties of the Lead Clinical Assistant require a higher level of training, competency, or specific certification. The Lead Clinical Assistant must process provider orders pertaining to diagnostic tests, referrals and other patient data that involves non-routine problems, timely and accurately.
The Lead Clinical Assistant provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in an ambulatory care clinic. This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the providers 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 patients medical history. This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, performing Point of Care Testing (POCT), start and administer IV fluids and provide immunizations and other injections within the scope of practice certification, ECC monitoring and defibrillation, answering phones, processing provider orders data entry and participation in training processes. Must be able to make independent decisions within scope of practice based on experience and good judgment and be self-starting and require little guidance to keep busy.
The Lead Clinical Assistant applies a more extensive knowledge of medical practice and terminology and judgment based on substantial experience in medical record work. There is a risk of constant exposure to illness, injury, and disease. There are sometimes large volumes of patients within a short period of time. The Clinical Assistant must be able to multitask and prioritize duties, as the pace is often rapid with pressure to efficiently complete assignments and keep clinic flow moving well. The Clinical Assistant must be able to recognize signs and symptoms that may require immediate attention. The duties of the Clinical Assistant III require more critical judgment in complex and variable situations. Many aspects of this position require greater technical skills and a high level of skill proficiency such as administering IVs or providing advanced life support if ACLS certified. Requires attention to detail to accurately collect patient data, complete patient documentation, maintain logs, and comply with regulatory requirements. Required to work with staff of different backgrounds and educational levels and the CA must be able to communicate clearly and be understood. The person in this position must be able to provide compassionate care to individuals in various states of health.
The Lead Clinical Assistant is responsible for educating and training of all clinical assistants located in clinics throughout SEARHC Juneau.
Works closely with nursing leadership and Juneau Regional Manager to standardize clinical assistant workflows, onboarding, and rooming standards.
Participates in 30-, 60-, and 90-day review process for new clinical assistants.
Acts as a mentor to all clinical assistant staff.
Assists the nursing leadership and regional manager in the training, sustaining, and validation of new and current workflows.
Accurately collect and document information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed. Assures patient medication and immunization records are current. Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately. Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow. Report, and when appropriate, record any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents or breeches in safety. Observe patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance. Set up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
Assist Provider as directed and trained by Provider as well as within their licensed Scope of Practice. Documentation of initial and ongoing training will be on file and updated annually. Assist Clinic Nurse as needed. Provide immunizations, injections as ordered by Provider. Prepare patient for and assist with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries. Provide specimen collection for Point of Care Testing (POCT). Follows protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens.
Practice of approved airway management techniques, Foley catheter insertion, DM foot exams. More complex duties may include starting and administering IVs as allowed within scope of practice, operating equipment such as a Zoll monitor and an IV pump, monitoring cardiac activity. May perform advanced life support, if ACLS / PALS certified.
Assist provider in identifying patients overdue for immunizations and preventative health maintenance including routine, urgent and emergent appointments with appropriate provider and clinic.
Perform basic health coaching and patient education as directed by the provider and according to evidence-based guidelines using patient education materials.
- Independent performance of all clinical duties will be based on satisfactory completion of SEARHC competency assessments.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Satisfactorily complete demonstrated competencies within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.
Experience2-3 years experience with direct patient care. Experience mentoring or supervising preferred.
License/Certifications
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or
EMT III Current Alaska Certification or
Community Health Aide Practitioner or
Current Alaska Paramedic Certification or
Graduation with a nursing degree from an accredited institution can replace certification requirements above.
Current Basic Life Safety certification
Knowledge OfKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Clinic procedures for receiving and following through on a patient visit and any related clinic treatments, procedures.
Age-appropriate vital signs and behaviors;
Life-saving procedures
Medical terminology and the ability to readily learn and use various computer programs preferred
SkillsCommunication and use of customer service skills.
Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database in an competent manner;
Ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, IV pump, cardiac monitor, manual defibrillator.
Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational skills
Ability ToTrain 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.
Required CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Position UrgencyNormal
State License DetailsUpon Acceptance
Minimum Years Of Experience2
Additional Information And TermsNo Additional Info And Terms Available
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$40k-49k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/10/2024
WEBSITE
soshcs.com
HEADQUARTERS
AURORA, CO
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1984
CEO
RUTH DUNLOP HOLLINS
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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About SOS Healthcare Staffing
For over 34 years now, SOS Healthcare Staffing has been helping healthcare organizations and home health clients fill their nursing and allied health staffing needs. Whether the need is short term, fill in shifts, contract, travel, or permanent hire, SOS can find the staff needed. We have a proven track record and are located right here in Denver, CO. Our healthcare staff and clients can rest assured when working with SOS Healthcare as our dedicated Sales Staff work diligently to find the work and workers needed. We work to not only understand what our customers are looking for, but also what ...they will need as our relationship continues. Call us today to begin working with a firm that will partner with you! SOS Healthcare Staffing employs nurses and allied medical professionals who enjoy excellent pay with competitive benefits, along with flexibility and variety. You choose not only where you want to work, but when and how often. You can work full-time, part-time, per diem contract, or as a traveler. By applying your skills in any of our quality healthcare/medical facilities, you gain valuable experience to help advance your career and at the pace, schedule, and times you want and need!
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