Temporary Medical Assistant
Temporary Medical Assistant
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Job Description
***This position will be open until filled***
The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Temporary Medical Assistant.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the assigned Nursing Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing works as an integral part of the healthcare team responsible for the facilitation and delivery of high quality direct patient care.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification as Medical Assistant or 2 years of related healthcare experience or education related to medical assistant.
- Knowledge of medical terminology/procedures human anatomy and medical law/ethics.
- CPR certification required.
- Must be able to function and perform in a fast paced environment problem solve be a self starter and active team player.
- Must pass preemployment drug screening.
- Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.
- Indian preference.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Works as a collaborative part of the healthcare team to assist with initial admission of patients to the Health Center. Tasks include but not limited to new patient intake/data entry processing of release of information (ROI) providing support and guidance to medical reception staff and coordination with medical records gathering health information for the medical providers.
- Responsible for the intake of patients for appointments which includes verification of checkin procedures review of medical screenings (depression domestic violence) timely rooming obtaining vital signs of patients (temperature pulse respiration blood pressure pain levels oxygen saturations) ; confirms chief complaints/reason for visit ; reviews patient medical history allergies medications and confirms information in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Anticipates medical providers needs and is proficient in setup of medical procedures including but not limited to performing and/or preparing ordered lab specimens procedural tray setup for vasectomies circumcisions IUD placement/removals sutures casts pap and pelvic examinations.
- Responsible for data entry of patient information for compliance with quality measures (Quality Improvement Process (QIP); Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and Partnership Measures (as applicable) for facility reimbursement.
- Assists with patient flow management acts as a liaison to inform patients of current status wait time relays pertinent information to providers and is responsible to facilitate followup scheduling of appointments and/or rescheduling as needed.
- Participates in patient education ensuring the patient is provided resources to enhance understanding of medications treatments disease management expectations and when to followup if needed. Assist with providing explanation of treatments and procedures at the start of applicable appointments.
- Proficient and responsible for the delivery of routine immunizations including the ability to perform rights of medication administration (right drug dose route reason patient time documentation) the ability to identify appropriate injection sites (adult / wellchild; and adhere to antiseptic technique with medication preparation and delivery.
A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at please faxor email .
All certifications credentials/ licenses education verification /degrees and/or transcripts and Indian verification are required to process your application.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a preemployment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.
Additional Information:
In addition Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability paid holidays vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people the larger Indian community and the Redding region.
EVerify Statement
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further information please contact Human Resources Dept. at.
Temporary position max of 28 hours a week
Employment Type
Temp
