The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for the intake of clients and preparing them to be seen by the Medical Practitioners. The MA performs back-office skills, obtains baseline clinical data, assists the medical staff as necessary, assists in the efficient operation of the Medical Clinic, and collaborates with the maintenance of the laboratory. This position is vital to the provision of support to the providers and patients in the delivery of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) team-based care.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Screens patients, documents findings in the medical information system and alerts the practitioner to special care needs.Assists the practitioner and other professional staff in the delivery of patient care; reinforces discharge instructions and deliverables.Administers medications and immunizations under the direction of healthcare professionals; documents same in the medical information system.Practices Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogen precautions, procedures and practices.Performs medical office administration, monitors inventories and maintains supply levels for patient care activities.Performs CLIA-waiver testing and collaborates with the contract laboratory technician.Performs all Core Competencies when providing patient-centered care.Supports the Native Health mission as needed.
