Certified Medical Assistant for Chiropractic

Company Description

NATIVE HEALTH strives to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others experiencing barriers to health and wellness services. Our mission is to offer accessible, patient-centered care that empowers our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being. We are proud to offer benefits such as medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and an employee recognition program.

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery of patient-centered care. This position involves screening patients, documenting findings, assisting practitioners, administering medications, and collaborating with the laboratory technician.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients, documents findings, and alerts practitioners to special care needs.
• Assists practitioners and other staff in delivering patient care; reinforces discharge instructions and deliverables.
• Administers medications and immunizations under the direction of healthcare professionals; documents these actions 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.
• Supports the Native Health mission as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 calendar days of employment.
• Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.
• Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment.
• Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an annual update.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 calendar days of employment and maintain certification during employment.

Native Health complies with all state and federal requirements, including EEOC requirements.