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Non-profit Community Clinic has a full-time opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant or Licensed Vocation at their clinic in Grass Valley, CA.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Medical Assistant is an unlicensed individual who is responsible for performing a wide variety of different clerical as well as clinical non-invasive duties under the supervision of a licensed physician in the ambulatory medical clinic setting with an emphasis on team-based care. The Medical Assistant coordinates health care service and assists in providing direct patient care to our clinic patients under the direct supervision of the Physician and/or with the delegation of supervision to a Nurse Practitioner by the physician, and under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
2. Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
3. Phlebotomy Certified (Preferred)
4. One year working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinic other than the externship.
5. Ability to cope with multiple distractions and interruptions at the same time.
6. Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
7. Interest and sensitivity to the needs of American Indians and diverse populations.
8. Current BLS Certified CPR certificate.
9. Computer proficiency; Experience with electronic medical records such as ECW
9. Current CDL, proof of vehicle insurance, and approved DMV print out.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Participate on a multidisciplinary team as a positive role model for others on the team, a proactive patient advocate, and a contributor to the safe and effective delivery of care in a culturally sensitive manner.
2. Perform administrative duties which include greeting patients, maintaining paper and electronic health records, telephone duties including notifying patients of test results, coordination of care, completing forms, making appointments, handling correspondence, scheduling tests and laboratory services, and assisting with areas related to billing and compliance.
3. Perform clinical activities that encompass all patient needs related to the safe and effective delivery of patient care based on the principles of the patient centered medical home and best practice in the ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant plays a key role in the planning and implementation of the health care delivery system.
4. Proactively assist the Physician/Nurse Practitioner as requested and work within a team approach model that includes multiple departments and roles, and includes effective contributions to the creation of a positive patient experience.
5. Receive patients by providing room in a timely manner and obtaining routine vital signs/screenings within the standard protocol for the reason the patient is being seen. Obtain needed information pertinent to the purpose of visit/patient condition and accurately communicate this information in the electronic health record.
6. Under Physician's direct orders, entered into Electronic Health Record (EHR), administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections (with the exception of local anesthetics and Rochephin), and perform venipunctures for the collection of blood specimens.
7. Perform back office, laboratory and testing procedures consistent with his/her scope of practice, training, and clinic policies, including routine and chronic care exams that encompass all age categories in an ethical and culturally competent manner, and without discrimination.
8. Under the direction of a Physician/Nurse Practitioner I, perform minor procedures such as but not limited to; ear lavage, nebulizer treatments and basic laboratory functions, as well as facilitate sending specimens to outside laboratory, as well as age specific screening tests and record results, such as but not limited to Audiometer and EKG.
9. Take direct responsibility for individual duties related to assigned team, including the tracking of referrals, the achievement of outcomes related to GPRA Standards of Care, the maintenance of clean and stocked assigned exam rooms, and assist with maintenance and inventory of medical equipment and supplies including medication and vaccine supply inventory.
10. Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to work effectively with people in stressful situations. Communicate to supervisor of any problems that potentially affect efficiency/quality of care provided.
11. Perform other professional services and reports as requested by Supervisor.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.
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At Chapa-De Indian Health we offer outstanding compensation and benefits package which include Employer-paid health insurance for employees, Employer-paid medical insurance for dependents, generous paid time off, holiday, 403B retirement with employer matching, supportive team environment plus more.
