Certified Medical Assistant Hep C MD152
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 28
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:Medical Assistant
Location:Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St. Portland OR 97212
Schedule:This is an in person position Monday through Friday approx. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wage Range:$25.00 $28.00 hourly Non-Exempt
If you are a motivated and dedicatedMedical Assistantlooking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact we want to hear from you!
At NARA Northwest youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare behavioral health education or social services theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
Company Mission:
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education physical mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and anyone in need.
About the Company:
At NARA NW we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities helping individuals lead healthier more fulfilling lives.
With over 450 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care addiction treatment housing assistance and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement all while making a tangible positive impact on the lives of others.
Position Overview:
The Certified Medical Assistant for NARAs Hepatitis-C program will provide direct patient care and carry out assigned clinical tasks in both clinic outreach settings collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient centered care and assist in connecting clients to necessary services. This role involves close collaboration with medical mental health and substance use recovery teams to ensure each client receives comprehensive coordinated care. The Medical Assistant assigned to Hep C Initiative is responsible for performing daily outreach clinical and administrative tasks supporting the overall goals of the Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative Pilot Program as well as assisting in clinical workflows while in clinic to keep the clinic running smoothly
What you will do:
- Carries out tasks such as patient intake vital sign collection risk screening phlebotomy and point-of-care testing for HCV HIV and STIs following the NARA NW MA Competency Guidebook.
- Responsible for accurate charting maintaining clean exam areas and assisting with follow-up tasks as needed.
- Participates in community outreach and plays a supportive role in connecting patients to needed services and resources through extensive Patient Navigation.
- Work at multiple locations including outdoors during Outreach Collaborations.
- Prepare clients for treatment procedures follow up examinations as needed.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with clients served and provide close monitoring of progress through extensive Patient Navigation.
- In Clinic obtains pertinent information rooming patient visits takes vital signs (height weight blood pressure) and record in medical chart and takes urine samples when indicated.
- Perform or prepare for other procedures as needed such as EKGs injections and hearing or vision tests.
- Performs other CLIA-waived laboratory testing as needed such as urinalysis urine HGB or HCG rapid strep Flu Covid RSV and blood glucose.
- Maintain and stock medical admin and other supplies needed for outreach and daily operations.
- Clean examination rooms after each use and prepare room for the next client.
- Complete all necessary reports or documents.
- Make all referral appointments.
Qualifications
We would like to hear from people that have:
- Certification as a Medical Assistant.
- Minimum of two years of recent paid experience preferred performing the responsibilities noted above.
- Must have CPR certification annually.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients the community and other staff members.
- Work collaboratively with clients other NARA staff team members and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
- Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus
- Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
- Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Whats in it for you
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
NARA is a private non-profit that provides culturally appropriate physical & mental health services and substance abuse treatment for Native Americans, Alaska Natives and other vulnerable people.
