Certified Medical Assistant

TITLE: Certified Medical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Health Clinic

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pulse oximetry per clinic protocol.
• Phlebotomy including blood draws with ability to obtain age appropriate specimen within ambulatory setting.
• Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
• Required clinical procedures (e.g., 12-lead EKG; AED; Spirometer; Nebulizer; Audio scope; Podiatry set-up; Orthopedic preparations, Instrument Sterilization Equipment) exhibit proficiency within acute and critical care outpatient setting.
• Participates in all employee and job specific education and training as required
• Maintains Patient's Bill of Rights and abide by principles and laws related to confidentiality.
• Interact with staff and patients to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Comply with risk management and safety procedures.
• Practice standard precautions and assist in infection control.
• Document electronically all patient communication, interactions, observations, and clinical treatments.
• Identify potential consequences of failing to operate within the scope of practice of a medical assistant.
• Follows oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with clinical team, community members, and patients/families served.
• Serves as managed care liaison between the internal and external Meskwaki Tribal Health Clinic departments and resources.
• Podiatry set-up; orthopedic preparations and proficiency within acute and critical care outpatient setting.
• Stock and supply clinic rooms and departments as needed.
• Completes all job functions in accordance to Meskwaki Tribal Health Clinic policies and procedures.
• Must abide by the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Employee Handbook
• Highly motivated team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who efficiently performs role with varied levels of direct and indirect supervision.
• Demonstrate respect for individual diversity. (culture, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, age, economic status)
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Medical Assistant must be a graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited program with diploma.
• Must have Certified Medical Assistant certification or must obtain within 6 months.
• BCLS certification at time of hire or within 1 year of employment. ACLS preferred.
• Required completion of CLIA-competencies and laboratory equipment proficiency within 12 months of hire.
• Must submit to and successfully complete background investigation as per P.L. 101-630 408(b) parameters.

• Prefer understanding of Ambulatory Clinic standard operating procedures. Preferred knowledge of and desire to meet CMS meaningful use recommendations.
• Prefer Quality Improvement (QI)/Quality Assurance (QA) or Improving Patient Care (IPC) knowledge with Medical Records preparation/maintenance experience
• Preferred Limited Radiography certification

SUPERVISION:

• Supervised by the Clinic Nurse Manager

SALARY:

• Annual Salary Range: $41,516.80 - $55,390.40

Salary : $41,517 - $55,390