Medical Assistant - Primary Care (Phlebotomy preferred)

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician (medical acts) or assigned supervisor. The medical assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The medical assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets, screens, schedules, and directs patients to exam rooms.
• Performs clerical duties related to clinical services including medical transcription, composition, and dictation in a medical group.
• Prepares and processes correspondence. Answers routine medical administrative inquiries and drafts letters for physicians and other clinical staff.
• Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information and provides support services to patients and medical staff. Arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant).
• Triaging patient phone calls.
• Requests, locates, sends, and receives patient medical records.
• Assisting physicians during exams and minor procedures.
• Performing basic lab tests and EKGs.
• Preparing and administering medications and immunizations.
• Maintaining stocks of medicines and medical supplies.
• Completing physician orders and facilitating specialists' care.
• Arranges meetings for clinical staff.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures.
• Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
• Must be able to interact with Tribal members and the general public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism during stressful times.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and vendors of Three Rivers Health Center.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Other duties as directed by management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Standard medical equipment and supplies including thermometers and syringes. May involve use of assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, ventilators, pulse oximetry units, and oxygen tanks.
• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to work long hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing and able to travel both locally and within the CTCLUSI service delivery area.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient’s manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• May be required to work in locations other than Three Rivers Health Center, such as schools or at an outreach work location.
• May be required to attend meetings, conferences and Tribal events.

JOB LOCATION
Three Rivers Health Center
150 S. Wall Street
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org

Open until Filled

Experience and Skills:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of recent medical assistant experience working in an applicable setting.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.
• Primary care prior experience.
• Must be able to learn and utilize computer software programs.
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours when necessary.
• Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English.
• Knowledge and ability to carry out rules of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which protects patient rights.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position as defined in the Alcohol & Drug Policy.
• This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• This is a covered position which requires background check that includes fingerprinting.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma as a medical administrative assistant from an accredited medical vocational course.
• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
• Laboratory experience.
• Phlebotomy certification.