Certified Medical Assistant - SOUP

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will provide services in the Ambulatory Care Department as assigned. The incumbent will work under the supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (e.g. physician, dentist, and nurse practitioner). Medical assistants perform a broad range of administrative and clinical duties to facilitate the work of the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for gathering necessary vital signs from patients, prepare and send laboratory specimens for routine tests, sets up and cleans examination room, maintains supply stock in between exams, and record data under direct supervision of the provider or LIP.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

High School Diploma or GED

Certification :

• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant from one of the following accrediting bodies : American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Health Center Association (NHA)
• Approved medical assistance training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); a medical assisting program accredited by any accrediting agency recognized by the USD of Education or a training program the meets or exceeds and verifies the entry-level competencies of a medical assistant prescribed under R4-16-402(A).)
• Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Experience :

Demonstrated satisfactory performance during clinical experiences as a part of an accredited program as evidenced by positive references from clinical instructors

Other Skills and Abilities :

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas :

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical :

Work requires prolong periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, talking or hearing and reaching with hands and arms. This position requires extended use of hands to finger, handling and feeling as well as intermittent pushing / pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Agility and ability to lift up to 25 pounds of heavy and / or disabled patients for an extended period of time. Must also be able to hear alarms on equipment, client calls and instructions from physician and or department staff. Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position also requires prolonged repetitive motion of both feet, both hands, grasping with simple / light and firm / heavy as well as fine dexterity.

Mental :

Must be able to prioritize and use good judgment; must be able to coordinate a variety of issues while being frequently interrupted.

Environment :

This job may have intermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to infectious diseases. The typical noise level for this position is moderate.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs waived testing (e.g., glucometer testing, rapid strep testing and colorimetric urinalysis) and records the results in compliance with regulations / standards. Complies with the laboratory requirements (i.e., CLIA, Joint Commission) for quality control of waived testing for accuracy and record keeping.