Job Posting: Certified Medical Assistant
Job Description
The Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center invites applications for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant. This role is essential to our commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. The position is based in our outpatient primary care facility and requires the successful candidate to work on-site as it is not a remote job opportunity. This role involves being part of an integrated care team that ensures the delivery of compassionate and culturally sensitive care within the scope of practice of a medical assistant.
Job 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).
- Administer medications and assist 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.
- Must demonstrate proven effective interpersonal communication skills.
- 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 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.
