Description

Indian Preference Act: Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the IndianPreference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submitverification of Indian heritage certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

POSITION SUMMARY
The SBHC Department partners with three school districts to provide comprehensive healthservices at eight SBHCs. The SBHCs reduce health inequities by focusing on prevention, youthempowerment and removing barriers to access high quality care. The Medical Assistant I (MA) isa key member of the medical care team who proactively collaborates with providers to providehigh quality primary care to a panel of patients. The MAI assists in managing patient flow and
performs care coordination for patients in their pod, under the guidance of a registered nurse.

The Native American Health Center is an accredited institution and adheres to the standards ofexcellence set forth by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and theCommission of Dental Accreditation (CODA).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Pod Primary MA Responsibilities
1. Greets patients and initiates medical visit in a welcoming and supportive fashionappropriate to patients need and development.
2. Review patient chart and prepare vaccine report for daily morning huddles.
3. Work in conjunction with others in pod to ensure patients are roomed anddischarged in an efficient manner.
4. Appropriately prepare exam room for patient visits.
5. Conduct an initial interview; record results into the patients’ electronic healthrecord (EHR) in an accurate and timely manner.
a. Obtain consistent and accurate vitals; pulse, temperature, blood pressure,weight, and height of patients. Record results into the patients’ electronic healthrecord.
b. Perform developmentally appropriate blood tests, EKG's, visual acuity, urine andhearing test.
c. Collect member specimens for testing.
d. Update patient information as needed.
6. Provide patient care by following approved standing-orders based on the patienthistory and presenting symptoms.
7. Administer any ordered injections and or medications to pediatric and adultpatients; Document all results, interventions, treatments and medications fully
and appropriately into patient’s chart.
8. Update new and existing patient immunization records in all appropriatedatabases before visit completion.
9. Provide assistance to providers with procedures, using appropriate clean/steriletechniques as directed.
10. Demonstrates responsibility for proper and accurate functioning of all medicalequipment. Proactively alerts supervisor if repair, service, or replacement is
needed
Pod Care and Case Coordination Responsibilities
11. In preparation for scheduled patients, anticipate and procure relevantdocuments and data for the provider (i.e., consultation reports from specialists.)
12. Review providers’ schedule throughout the day and work proactively to keepcare team on track.
13. Assist provider with followup, as directed (i.e., outreach to patients, call labs forresults, etc.)
14. Support with panel management and group visits as needed.
15. Assist in closing the loop on subspecialty referrals, in collaboration with theReferral Coordinator.
16. Support with patient outreach, follow-up and appointment scheduling whenneeded and as requested.
17. Support program staff in managing forms, for pod providers’ signature/attention.
General Duties and Responsibilities
18. Close lab and assess for supply needs according to departmental protocol daily.
19. Provide MA coverage across SBHC sites when needed and as requested.
20. Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work withmembers proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with
the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws andregulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned.
21. Patient Care: Demonstrate understanding and apply working knowledge ofsafety policies and ensuring safe patient practices.
22. Employee Safety: Safely perform all duties; follow required protective protocolsto ensure personal safety as well the safety of others.
23. Support with transportation of clinical inventory supplies when needed and as assigned.
24. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
25. Take responsibility for executing lead MA duties at designated sites: VFCtracking and documentation, supply management, equipment QA, patient
education documents, lab organization and cleanliness.
26. Represent the School Based Health Center department and/or MedicalAssistants at internal and external meetings, as requested.
27. Train and coach incoming and incumbent Medical Assistants on various topicsand flows that improve clinical care.
28. Fulfill the role of Vaccine Coordinator for the assigned sites which involves but isnot limited to maintaining inventories, ordering, vaccine transportation and
tracking vaccine usage. All Vaccines for Children requirements/trainings are apart of this role.
29. Maintaining inventories of site medications and supplies. Submit orders fornecessary items to appropriate individuals.
30. Review and provide input into protocols, policies and procedures, as requested.
31. Ensure medical equipment is calibrated and functioning properly at all times andaccording to periodicity schedule.
32. Assist Site Supervisor with contacting vendors to ensure equipment is properlyfunctioning and maintained

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must have high school diploma or its equivalent and certificate of completionfrom an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
2. Fluency in both English and Spanish, both written and verbal is required, peroperational need.
3. Previous experience working as a Medical Assistant is strongly desired.
4. Computer literate; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
5. Excellent customer service skills with patients, supervisors, colleagues and thecommunity.
6. Ability to multi-task and must be self-motivated. Work extremely well under pressure, meetmultiple and often competing deadlines.
7. Must have up to date and documented Immunizations; Proof of HBV, MMR, VZV(or disease), current TB skin test status or chest x-ray.
8. Ability to bend, lift, carry up to 25lbs. with relative ease.
9. Must have transportation ability to transport necessary equipment, samples etc. to andfrom SBHC clinics.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
10. Experience working in a community health setting is preferable
11. Experience working with an EHR (i.e., EPIC) is preferred.

Benefits: Native American Health Center (NAHC) considers our employees to be our most valuable resource and offers anexcellent benefit package: competitive salaries, personal time off (PTO) or sick/vacation leave program, and anemployer contribution 403(b) retirement plan to full-time regular status employees. We also provide medical, vision,dental, flexible spending, group term and voluntary life insurance coverage for employees and their dependentswitha percentage of employee contribution for dependent medical premiums.
Note to Applicants:Please be advised a post job offer, pre-employment Physical and TB test are required as a condition of employment. Additionally, you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance as a contingency for an offerof employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services atNAHC.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration withoutregard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin or other non-merit factors.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Native American Health Center abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protectingindividuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Native American Health Center abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disabilitya non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, NAHC will make any practical, feasible, andreasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.