Certified Medical Assistant

JOB TITLE:  Certified Medical Assistant

DEPARTMENT:  Medical

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

JOB DUTIES:

•    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 patient 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, social history, including health risk factors.
•    Provides basic health 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. 
•    Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, skill, and judgment within area of specialty. 

Position Summary
Under supervision, performs paraprofessional-level health care duties in the Tribe’s Health Clinic

Supervised by:  Under the Supervision of the Nurse Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    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 patient 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, social history, including health risk factors.
•    Provides basic health 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. 
•    Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, skill, and judgment within area of specialty. 
•    Practices within parameters of license and demonstrates accountability of own professional conduct. 
•    Performs all processes of autoclaving equipment
•    Prepares and assists with sterile procedures
•    Administers eye drops, topical ointments and vaccines
•    Assists Providers, RN, CMA’s in all aspects of patient care as needed. 
•    Maintains 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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Must be CPR certified
•    Graduation from an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program or related health care experience or education
•    Current license in the state of Washington 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•    Medical terminology and clinical procedures
•    Basic Pharmacology
•    Human systems, including basic anatomy, physiology, biology, human growth and development
•    CDC, OSHA, and medical safety standards
•    Basic computer skills
•    Behaviors and practices to achieve and maintain good health
•    Health care maintenance and prevention, and universal precautions
•    Medical record-keeping procedures
•    Communication skills (oral and written)
•    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
•    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

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

•    Certified Medical Assistant License

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

POLICIES AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Tribe complies with the Tribal Preference policy outlined in the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO), STC Title 14, Chapter 1, Subsection 14.01.120(A)(2) of the Swinomish Tribal Code.

1. The Tribe strives for a drug-free workplace environment. Drug and alcohol screening at time of hire is mandatory in sensitive and hazardous positions and where required by the job announcement/description or positions working with Tribal youth.
2. Read the job announcement and position description carefully.
3. Complete all requested information on the application. Do not write "see resume."
4. Read the information in the signature area carefully, then sign and date the application.