Medical Assistant at United Indian Health Services (Arcata)

Medical Assistant at United Indian Health Services (Arcata)

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Come join United Indian Health Services in providing Healthcare to our Native Community Headquartered in Arcata, California. United Indian Health Services operates seven Tribal Health Program outpatient clinics with medical, dental, behavioral health, vision and community health & welfare services across Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Our Vision of a healthy mind, body, and spirit, is embraced by those who founded our organization. UIHS brings members of the community together so they can not only be unified in ensuring the best care is provided to their families, but also help in preserving the Native culture through education, community outreach, and medicine. Serving the Tribal communities for fifty years we continue to grow and take pride in providing very high quality services to our Native American clients.

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Potawot Health Village, Arcata

Shift: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Some evenings)

Reports To: Medical Assistant Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of clients under the direction of the Physician or Primary Care Provider. Greet clients in a courteous and friendly manner. Interviews clients, obtains vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, and records information in clients' records. Performs specific injections (intramuscular and subcutaneous), immunizations and treatments as defined by clinic Policies and Procedures. Enters and retrieves data from the Electronic Health Record (EHR). This includes health summaries to help with visit planning, vital signs, allergies, chief complaints, and other needed information. Answers the phone in a courteous and friendly manner. Takes accurate messages and delivers them to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

•Prepares clients according to needs.

•Prepares equipment for appointment according to client/provider needs.

•Understands and uses sterile technique when needed.

•Assists Medical Providers in all established procedures performed in the clinical setting.

•Operates/performs electrocardiograph, Tympanometry, Snellen test, Spirometry and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed.

•Cleans and disinfects exam rooms and work areas in accordance with clinic policies.

•Provides guidance for clients to designated areas for labs and referrals.

•Communicates with clinic staff to facilitate efficient client flow and meet client needs.

•Understand and comply with HIPPA and other regulations concerning client confidentiality.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school.

•Must have High School diploma or general education diploma (GED).

•Have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

•Must be injection certified.

•Medical Assisting or Certified Nurse's Aide Certification or certificate of completion from a certified program (Medical Assisting Certificate preferred) or have two years direct experience as a medical assistant or other related experience.

What qualifies as "other related experience" is at the discretion of the supervisor upon review of application and/or interview panel based upon applicant's response to interview questions.

Certifying agencies recognized by the state of California include American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, and California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS:

•Must have beginning personal computer skills, such as keyboard, electronic mail, word processing, etc.

•Must be able to learn an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

•Must have valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

•Shall possess a valid driver's license.

•Must be able to be covered by agency's vehicle insurance and provide proof of valid private vehicle coverage.

•Must be injection certified.

•Medical Assisting Certificate of completion or Certified Nurse's Aide from a certified program within 6 months of hire (Medical Assisting Certificate preferred) or have two years direct experience as a medical assistant or other related experience. What qualifies as "other related experience" is at the discretion of the supervisor upon review of application and/or interview panel based upon applicant's response to interview questions. Must be injection certified.

TO APPLY:

•Visit http://unitedindianhealthservices.org/jobs/

•Download the UIHS employment application.

•Email your completed employment application along with your resume and cover letter of interest to UIHS-Recruiting@crihb.org or send your printed application by fax to (707) 825-6747 or by mail to: Human Resources at 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA 95521.

Please specify on the application the location to which you are applying.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

To view a full job description and see our other job opportunities visit our website at: http://unitedindianhealthservices.org/jobs/

Contents of this post are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by UIHS as deemed appropriate.