Medical Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS : APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED. JOB SUMMARY : A Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team.

This individual is responsible for pre-visit planning, standard rooming responsibilities, assisting with procedures, discharge instructions and other duties as assigned.

The medical assistant is instrumental in helping the patient feel at ease while collaborating with the provider throughout the patient 's visit.

The medical assistant may be required to cross train and float as needed to maintain optimal clinic operations. ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS : Build Trust : Operate with transparency and honesty;

place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to others. Follow through on agreed upon actions. Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

Keep emotions under control. Exhibit ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct. Foster Communication : Demonstrate ability to carefully listen to others at all levels of the organization.

Seek and listen to feedback and be approachable. Express thoughts and ideas effectively. Display and promote cross cultural sensitivity.

Display Stewardship : Understand business implications of decisions. Conserve organization resources. Look for ways to improve and promote quality.

Take personal responsibility. Use resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : As part of the care team they are responsible for direct and indirect patient care activities, including : Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and restocks rooms as necessary.

Requires accurate and timely documentation in the EHR. Assist in maintaining accurate records for procedures performed, tests administered and results received.

Performs vitals by obtaining BP, HR, SpO2, WT, HT and temperature. Perform routine CLIA waived lab procedures. Assist in maintenance of medical record and data collection.

Review patient chart on each visit, looking for screenings, immunizations, etc. that are due. Perform injections as instructed.

Follow nurse and physician orders as instructed. Taking Medical Histories. Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations.

Assisting Physicians during Examinations. Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients. Sterilizing Medical Instruments. Calling Prescriptions in to Pharmacies with provider supervision.

Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications. Medical assistants also draw blood (phlebotomy). Provide patient education and information.

Participates... For full info follow application link. The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Equal Opportunity employer / Veteran / Disabled. American Indian and Veteran Preference employer. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : Apply Online : ipc.

us / t / D0D65C8665FF49A5 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.