Job Opening: Certified Medical Assistant

The Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center is excited to announce an opening for a Certified Medical Assistant at our Canyonville clinic. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact within a vibrant and supportive community. Located at our well-equipped medical facilities, this position is not remote and requires the candidate to be present on-site to provide direct patient care and support.

The selected individual will join a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and culturally sensitive healthcare. Through a collaborative and integrated care approach, our medical assistants play a pivotal role in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes in our outpatient primary care facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain preliminary health information and physical assessment during a patient's visit, including vital signs, chief complaints, and health maintenance needs.
• Function under established procedures and medical protocols for laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures (e.g., EKG, Spirometry, Audiometry, Visual Acuity, Updraft Treatments, Tympanometry, Pulse Oximetry, and Peak Flow Measurements).
• Administers medications and assists other Medical Assistants/Nurses/Providers in therapeutic procedures (e.g., casting, suturing, wound debridement, dressing changes, etc.) within scope of practice.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and laboratory tests within clinic standards and under the guidance of the laboratory technician.
• Utilize and maintain laboratory equipment with adherence to all laboratory safety standards.
• Document in patient medical record & EHR all observations, assessments, interventions, and therapeutic measures taken. Use EHR to review and process all laboratory orders.
• Coordinate follow-up patient care with ancillary services by scheduling appointments and referrals. Provides education to patients and families regarding the management of medications, treatments, home care or discharge instructions, etc.
• Assist in maintaining adequate clinic supplies & equipment as well as upkeep of clinic area by maintaining a safe environment for patient & staff. Monitor equipment for repair or damage & report deficiency to the Nurse.
• Provides and/or assists in the provision of emergency care. Implement first aid in an emergency according to emergency preparedness policies.
• Screen all patients prior to entering the facility. Adhere to COVID staff manual for protocols and workflows.
• Provide Covid testing and Covid vaccinations.
• Manage patient panels and quality measures with the primary care provider teams.
• Flexibility to travel between north and south clinics as needed.
• Adhere to all tribal policies outlined in the Employee Personnel Manual. Protect patient medical information within the guidelines of HIPAA policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Must have current CMA certification and keep current through continuing education and recertification requirements (e.g., CPR, Fire Safety, Lab Safety, etc.).
• Must perform blood draws and deliver immunizations as needed.
• Must demonstrate proficient communication skills and be able to work in collaboration with other health care professionals to maintain the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Able to work independently with excellent attention to detail and quality improvement.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of computer applications & Electronic Health Records.