Medical Assistant 2

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe • Auburn, WA • 6h ago

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, performs paraprofessional-level health care duties in the Tribe's Health Clinic.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is intended only to illustrate the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

Obtains laboratory specimens, processes and prepares for transport. Ability to perform venous and capillary blood withdrawal.

Demonstrates ability to screen patient phone calls; refers and responds appropriately. Identifies patients' needs, schedules patient appointments as appropriate and refers patients to health care professional, when necessary. Determines urgency and prioritizes according to clinical guidelines

Collects and records measurements and vital signs; interviews patients for medical, dietary and social history, including health risk factors.

Screens patients for health care services and assists providers with procedures, treatments, and minor surgeries and all aspects of care.

Provides basic health and nutrition information to patients as well as referrals to health care services and available resources.

Cleans, stocks and sets up patient examination rooms and sterilizes examination equipment.

Orders, inventories, monitors and maintains clinical and laboratory supplies.

Maintains documents and processes medical records.

Collects and maintains laboratory records and data for research studies and program management.

Administers medications in a safe and knowledgeable manner following appropriate policies/procedures.

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, skill, and judgment within area of specialty.

Practices within parameters of license and demonstrates accountability of own professional conduct.

Assists providers in all aspects of patient care as needed.

Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all protected health information in accordance with the Division's Policies and Procedures, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required :

Current Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant (MA-C) is required.

Five (5) years' experience as a Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C) in primary care, family medicine and/or pediatrics.

CPR/AED Certified (BLS for HCP).

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Knowledge of:

Basic Pharmacology

Medical terminology and clinical procedures

Human systems, including basic anatomy, physiology, biology, human growth and development

CDC, OSHA, and medical safety standards

Behaviors and practices to achieve and maintain good health

Health care maintenance and prevention, and universal precautions

Medical record-keeping procedures

Skilled in:

Communication skills (oral and written)

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving and client interviewing

Documentation and medical record charting

Patient assessment

Basic mathematics

Working with diverse populations

Developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, administration and providers

Maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients.

Front office duties to include phone skills, mail handling, filing and scheduling

Performing a number of tasks simultaneously

Working as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Meeting deadlines and working under time constraints.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed mostly in a clinic setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, bend, balance, crouch, kneel, reach and twist; and frequently use both hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, move, push/pull and/or carry up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far acuity and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Licenses or Certifications Required

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with current license in State of Washington and five (5) years' experience in primary care, family medicine and/or pediatrics. Must be CPR certified.

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Job LocationUS-WA-Auburn

DivisionHealth

Job StatusHourly

RateUSD $28.41/Hr.

MaxUSD $42.62/Hr.

TypeRegular Full-Time

Pay Grade7 - DOE

ProgramHealth - Medical

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