Certified Medical Assistant

Company Description

At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals who generally experience barriers to health and wellness services.

Mission: To provide accessible holistic patient centered care, to empower our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being.

Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits - Up to 5% Matching Contribution
• Paid Time Off/Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Leave
• Employee Recognition Program

Starting Hourly Pay

$21.16

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5pm

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Key Accountabilities

• Screens patients, documents findings in the medical information system and alerts the practitioner to special care needs.
• Assists the practitioner and other professional staff in the delivery of patient care; reinforces discharge instructions and deliverables.
• Administers medications and immunizations under the direction of healthcare professionals; documents same in the medical information system.
• Practices Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogen precautions, procedures and practices.
• Performs medical office administration, monitors inventories and maintains supply levels for patient care activities.
• Performs CLIA-waiver testing and collaborates with the contract laboratory technician.
• Performs all Core Competencies when providing patient-centered care.
• Supports the Native Health mission as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the primary care clinic purpose and operations.
• Ability to prioritize duties, perform them efficiently and adjust to unexpected events.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Safe medication administration knowledge and skills.
• Ability to help patients feel welcome.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Knowledge of infection control and bloodborne pathogen processes.
• Ability to work efficiently and comfortably with other medical clinic employees.
• Knowledge and use of supplies and medical equipment.
• Skills in the use of medical instruments and supplies.
• Willingness to learn new tasks consistent with MA training.
• Culturally competent; able to work with a diverse workforce and client population.
• Evidence of current medication administration knowledge and skills.
• Comprehension of HIPAA regulations, compliance and violation reporting.
• Healthcare information entry and retrieval from the electronic health record skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant training program is required.
• Must be certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
• Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a direct patient care setting, with experience in pediatric and adult patients preferred.
• Spanish language fluency is preferred.