Certified Medical Assistant

Juneau, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MUST HOLD NATIONAL CERTIFICATION MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED

***Traveler will be cleared to start no less than 3 weeks after fingerprint cards are received by SEARHC for processing***

NO ROI will be approved.

The Certified Medical Assistant provides care to infants toddlers children adolescents adults and the elderly in an ambulatory care clinic. This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the providers time and to insure access to care. Clinical Assistants perform administrative duties data management and handle basic clinical tasks. This information is recorded in patients chart along with patients medical history. This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients performing Point of Care Testing (POCT) performing lab draws and provide immunizations and other injections within the scope of practice certification ECC monitoring answering phones processing provider orders data entry and participation in training processes. Must be able to make independent decisions within scope of practice based on experience and good judgment and be self-starting and require little guidance to keep busy.

This position is responsible for leading Clinical Assistant I and Clinical Assistant II positions.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed.
Assures patient medication and immunization records are current.
Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.
Transport patients within the facility as needed.
Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.
Reports and when appropriate records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients unusual incidents or breeches in safety. Observes patients to insure children elderly or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.
Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
Prepares patients for and assists with procedures treatments and minor office surgeries.
Provides specimen collection Point of Care Testing (POCT). Follows protocol for collecting labeling and transporting of specimens.
Performs and assists with radiology exams per protocol if competencies are met.
Assists Provider as directed and trained by Provider as well as within their licensed Scope of Practice.
Assists Clinic Nurse as needed.
Provides immunizations injections as ordered by Provider.

MUST HOLD NATIONAL CERTIFICATION MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED ***Traveler will be cleared to start no less than 3 weeks after fingerprint cards are received by SEARHC for processing*** NO ROI will be approved. The Certified Medical Assistant provides care to infants toddlers children adolescents ad...

MUST HOLD NATIONAL CERTIFICATION MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED

***Traveler will be cleared to start no less than 3 weeks after fingerprint cards are received by SEARHC for processing***

NO ROI will be approved.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed.
Assures patient medication and immunization records are current.
Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.
Transport patients within the facility as needed.
Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.
Reports and when appropriate records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients unusual incidents or breeches in safety. Observes patients to insure children elderly or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.
Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
Prepares patients for and assists with procedures treatments and minor office surgeries.
Provides specimen collection Point of Care Testing (POCT). Follows protocol for collecting labeling and transporting of specimens.
Performs and assists with radiology exams per protocol if competencies are met.
Assists Provider as directed and trained by Provider as well as within their licensed Scope of Practice.
Assists Clinic Nurse as needed.
Provides immunizations injections as ordered by Provider.