Medical Assistant

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This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the nursing director or designee.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, record health histories and chief complaints.
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provide other medical treatments ordered by providers such as audiograms, vision checks, administration of oral vaccines, and EKGs.
• Stock immunization inventory, maintain temperature logs, order immunizations, create and provide monthly reports to the Department of Health.
• Process medication refills, faxes, and charts.
• Compile information regarding patient care, such as the number of patients served, appointment cancellations, and no shows.
• Clean and stock all areas of medical clinic including cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging of medical instruments.
• Maintain clinic equipment such as refrigerator temperatures, machine calibration, and autoclave flushing.
• Write and submit information for monthly newsletter.
• Perform medical records duties such as copying and processing Release of Information forms, retrieving and filing charts, processing PCCs, maintaining medical records.
• Provide staff administrative support and back-up including answering phones, taking messages, conveying information from providers to patients, processing mail, greeting and checking-in patients, filing, and appointment scheduling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

SUPERVISION

This position does not supervise.

COMPETENCIES

Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position.

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