Medical Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support medical team with rooming patients and preparing the patient and provider for
  the patient experience such as documenting patient reason for visit and taking vitals and
  assist provider when clinic policy dictates that a female be present for gynecological
  exams.
• Performs nursing laboratory duties and tasks including but not limited to, urine dipsticks,
  urine pregnancy tests, urine micro albumins, Hemoglobin A1C, Blood Sugars, Flu
  Screening, RSV Screening (that is not nasopharyngeal), COVID-19 Screening, Lipids
  and strep screens in compliance with all applicable standards, regulations and medical
  clinic policy.
• Performs or administers procedures associated with sharps such as blood draws (with
  close attention to required specimen handling and processing), perform applicable
  injections, and log or record per NVIH procedures.
• Performs various services and procedures such as eye screening for patients requesting
  such, audiometric screening in compliance with all applicable standards, regulations, and
  Medical Clinic policy and EKGs.
• Responsible for completing appropriate documents and collecting information for third
  party billing and medical charting for various support programs such as WIC, SOFP,
  BCEDP, and CHDP programs.
• Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the
  Medical Department.
• Support the overall functioning of the Medical Clinic by following instructions and
  observing lines of communication as their position relates to the team.
• Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical staff,
  patient, families, and the general public to Nursing and Medical Leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current national certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or
  state certification from California Certifying Board of Medical Assistant preferred.
• Six (6) months of training in Certification in phlebotomy preferred.
• One (1) year experience as a medical assistant preferred.
• Electronic Health Records experience required.
• Ability to perform blood draws, records lab draws in log book with accurate attention to
  patient name and type of test. Accurately labels specimens and fills out requisitions
  completely and correctly.
• Ability to perform applicable injections as outlined in Medical Clinic Policy and
  Procedures and VFC program.
• Demonstrates knowledge in electronic patient scheduling. Understanding the amount of
  time required for specific appointments.
• Ability to learn and understand medical billing as pertains to essential functions, such as
  advising staff or patients regarding self-pay costs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to effectively relate via the
  telephone and in-person to serve the needs of clinic patients/clients/visitors in a manner
  that is efficient and productive.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills with acute attention to detail
  with spatial awareness;
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, protocols, and the
  ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Proven ability to engage in team collaboration and demonstrates a caring and
  compassionate commitment to the patient and their unique circumstances.
• Must have reliable transportation and engage in regular attendance.

4 Weeks PTO, 13 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k

From: Northern Valley Indian Health