Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Certified Medical Assistant - Per Diem
Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Kenai, Alaska, United States, 99611
Certified Medical Assistant - Per-Diem
Department: Primary Care
Program: Health Systems
Reports to: RN Supervisor
Employment Status: Per-Diem
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
The role of the Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) is to support the physician or healthcare practitioner by keeping the practice running smoothly and on schedule. This position works closely with healthcare providers to give support such as rooming patients (un'ina), assist with procedures, update and administer immunizations, assist with dispensing of prescriptions, answering phones, data entry, participate in training processes, and run simple laboratory tests. CMAs will also administer un'ina blood draws and injections when directed by providers or nurses. The Certified Medical Assistant is required to work three (3) scheduled days per month and be available for additional short notice call in.
Essential Functions
Performs basic medical and clerical procedures before and after examination including taking of vital signs, medical history update, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, recording of EKG's, dressing changes, medication administration, assisting with procedures, acting as chaperone during un'ina visits, faxing and assistance in dispensing prescriptions under the direction of pharmacist, and documentation of care in wellness record
Prepare, administer, and document immunizations or other injections; perform vision testing, Snellen, and color; and perfrom eye and ear irrigations
Provide un'ina education
Set-up procedure trays
EKG preparations, hook-up, and run EKG, AFGAN monitor set-up, Oxygen tank set-up
Coordinate and educate un'ina on home sleep study equipment
Assists and coordinates utilization of immunization registry database including data entry, assuring database is kept up to date, identifying un'inas overdue for immunizations
In collaboration with integrated care team, refer un'inas to appropriate services and proactively contacts un'inas for follow-up as directed by provider
Attend staff meetings for information sharing, continuing education activities, and participate in continuous improvement efforts as required
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
Heavy work
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
Walk (Move, Traverse)
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
Exposure to Fumes
Noise
Mechanical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Burn Hazards
Other: Biohazards
OSHA Categories
Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
Equipment and Tools:
List Equipment used for job: Stethoscope, thermometer, pulse oximetry, sphygmomanometer, computer, telephone, weight scale, and EKG machine
Travel
Local
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience
One year (1) of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant working in a family practice
Preferred
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
License/Certification
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy ,
or obtain within 90 days of hire
Current Medical Assistant Certification required
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required or within three months of hire
Special Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
Experience with electronic health records (Preferred)
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and attitude
Familiar with clinical, behavioral, and wellness screening tools
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
*Memorandum of Understanding:
Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
Department: Primary Care
Program: Health Systems
Reports to: RN Supervisor
Employment Status: Per-Diem
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
The role of the Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) is to support the physician or healthcare practitioner by keeping the practice running smoothly and on schedule. This position works closely with healthcare providers to give support such as rooming patients (un'ina), assist with procedures, update and administer immunizations, assist with dispensing of prescriptions, answering phones, data entry, participate in training processes, and run simple laboratory tests. CMAs will also administer un'ina blood draws and injections when directed by providers or nurses. The Certified Medical Assistant is required to work three (3) scheduled days per month and be available for additional short notice call in.
Essential Functions
Performs basic medical and clerical procedures before and after examination including taking of vital signs, medical history update, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, recording of EKG's, dressing changes, medication administration, assisting with procedures, acting as chaperone during un'ina visits, faxing and assistance in dispensing prescriptions under the direction of pharmacist, and documentation of care in wellness record
Prepare, administer, and document immunizations or other injections; perform vision testing, Snellen, and color; and perfrom eye and ear irrigations
Provide un'ina education
Set-up procedure trays
EKG preparations, hook-up, and run EKG, AFGAN monitor set-up, Oxygen tank set-up
Coordinate and educate un'ina on home sleep study equipment
Assists and coordinates utilization of immunization registry database including data entry, assuring database is kept up to date, identifying un'inas overdue for immunizations
In collaboration with integrated care team, refer un'inas to appropriate services and proactively contacts un'inas for follow-up as directed by provider
Attend staff meetings for information sharing, continuing education activities, and participate in continuous improvement efforts as required
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
Heavy work
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
Walk (Move, Traverse)
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
Exposure to Fumes
Noise
Mechanical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Burn Hazards
Other: Biohazards
OSHA Categories
Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
Equipment and Tools:
List Equipment used for job: Stethoscope, thermometer, pulse oximetry, sphygmomanometer, computer, telephone, weight scale, and EKG machine
Travel
Local
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience
One year (1) of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant working in a family practice
Preferred
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
License/Certification
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy ,
or obtain within 90 days of hire
Current Medical Assistant Certification required
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required or within three months of hire
Special Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
Experience with electronic health records (Preferred)
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and attitude
Familiar with clinical, behavioral, and wellness screening tools
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
*Memorandum of Understanding:
Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.