Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Certified Medical Assistant
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, Red Bluff, California, United States, 96080
Brief Description
of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Policies). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.
Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs basic administrative, clerical (front office) and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or designated mid‑level provider in the medical office. The CMA will assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant to include: placing patients in exam rooms, collecting and recording patient data including medications, height, weight and vital signs, pain rating, fall risk, preparing patients for clinician evaluation, applying and removing dressings, giving injections, and other similar procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with the initial admission of patients to the clinic, review medical records request with patient and assisting provider by gathering health information (personal medical history, personal social history, family history, medications, and allergies).
Take routine vital signs of patients, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry.
May be required to work at more than one work site as determined by Rolling Hills Clinic staffing and clinic needs.
Work with primary care, specialty services such as dermatology, cardiology, gynecology, pediatrics, physical therapy and others as determined.
Facilitate medication refills (phoning prescriptions or by electronic submission) to pharmacies after provider has reviewed and approved them.
Assist providers with paperwork; lab requisitions, orders (radiological exams and procedures performed outside of the clinic) as well as paperwork related to referrals (i.e., specialty consultations, home health, physical therapy, etc.).
Perform routine lab tests in clinic setting consistent with training and clinical policies (e.g., urine dipstick, urine pregnancy, urine microalbumin and creatinine, finger‑stick blood glucose, rapid strep, rapid influenza A + B, finger‑stick hemoglobin and document results of testing in the patient chart).
Administer injections, immunizations and oral medications by mouth as ordered by the provider and document appropriately in the patient chart.
Perform visual acuities, hearing screening (using audiometer), spirometry testing with and without breathing treatments, EKG and nebulizer treatments as directed by a provider.
Prepare patients for examination or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites.
Collect and label specimens for outside laboratories, including but not limited to urine specimens and swab cultures.
Organize and set up appropriate procedural trays for providers.
Obtain consents for procedures including patient sign consent form.
Assist provider with procedures, minor surgeries including but not limited to vasectomies, biopsies, sutures, pap smears, pelvic exams, and ear lavage.
Assist in removing sutures or staples from superficial wounds as directed by a provider.
Assist in removing splints, and other external devices as directed by a provider and within their scope of practice.
Work with pediatrics, CHDP, VFC (maintain VFC records for minimum of 3 years).
Apply or change basic dressings (basic or simple dressings only include the application of ointment, telfa, 4×4s and cotton wrap to minor wounds and changing old dressing only after the provider has made an assessment).
Coordinate and schedule appointments for patient flow and follow‑up as well as monitor daily schedule for potential facilitation of urgent and walk‑in care, as needed.
Review provider instructions with patients regarding home care and return visits.
Take and document messages or document patient complaints only – not triaging. (Triaging is the screening and classification of ill or injured patients in order to determine their medical needs).
Perform daily point of care testing for quality care and document in appropriate POCT logs.
Document and maintain the inventory/out‑date logs for clinic supplies, lab supplies, and emergency response cart. Perform monthly checks for out‑dates, stock and reconciliation of inventory.
Document and maintain the inventory/out‑date and patient given logs for medication/injectable, private and VFC vaccines. Perform monthly checks for out‑dates, stock and reconciliation of inventory.
Document and maintain the inventory/out‑date and patient given logs for sample storage areas.
Check biohazard waste/sharps containers (weekly or when needed) for disposal, document and maintain the biohazard/sharps log.
Administer oxygen therapies per mask or nasal cannula as prescribed/directed by a provider.
Administer prescribed drops to nose, eye and ear as directed by a provider.
Apply antibiotic ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid as directed by a provider.
Employee safety: Safely perform all duties; follow required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of others.
Safety: Responsible for ensuring that all duties, responsibilities and operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved, including themselves.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements Minimum 18 years of age.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent.
A certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant training program is required.
A State Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
Previous experience working as a Medical Assistant and within a community clinic is strongly preferred.
Current BLS CPR certification.
Valid California driver’s license.
Must have strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
Must be able to work well with others or alone, under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Demonstrate clear knowledge of Rolling Hills Clinic structure, standards, procedures, and protocols.
Must have the ability to relate and communicate effectively with community interest groups, agencies, and medical facilities that serve the American Indian Community.
Important Notes LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Rolling Hills Clinics is a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site where primary care physicians who are eligible for loan repayment funding can fulfill their service obligation. RHC is an Indian Health Program site for Indian Health Services (IHS) Loan Repayment Program.
Background Check Requirements Pre‑employment drug testing and a Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance through federal, state and child abuse index is a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at Rolling Hills Clinic.
Vaccination Requirements A pre‑employment physical exam is required upon hire. You will be required to provide vaccination records to show proof of immunity for TB or PPD, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap & Hep B. If the records are more than 10 years old, titers are required to confirm immunity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Prolong periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Push patient weight in wheelchair. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is performed in a health clinic setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Will work with blood‑borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employment with Rolling Hills Clinic is voluntary. All RHC personnel are employed on an at‑will basis. At‑will employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time by the employee or by RHC. No manager, supervisor, or employee of the organization has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at‑will terms. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Rolling Hills Clinic and employee and is subject to change by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs basic administrative, clerical (front office) and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or designated mid‑level provider in the medical office. The CMA will assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant to include: placing patients in exam rooms, collecting and recording patient data including medications, height, weight and vital signs, pain rating, fall risk, preparing patients for clinician evaluation, applying and removing dressings, giving injections, and other similar procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with the initial admission of patients to the clinic, review medical records request with patient and assisting provider by gathering health information (personal medical history, personal social history, family history, medications, and allergies).
Take routine vital signs of patients, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry.
May be required to work at more than one work site as determined by Rolling Hills Clinic staffing and clinic needs.
Work with primary care, specialty services such as dermatology, cardiology, gynecology, pediatrics, physical therapy and others as determined.
Facilitate medication refills (phoning prescriptions or by electronic submission) to pharmacies after provider has reviewed and approved them.
Assist providers with paperwork; lab requisitions, orders (radiological exams and procedures performed outside of the clinic) as well as paperwork related to referrals (i.e., specialty consultations, home health, physical therapy, etc.).
Perform routine lab tests in clinic setting consistent with training and clinical policies (e.g., urine dipstick, urine pregnancy, urine microalbumin and creatinine, finger‑stick blood glucose, rapid strep, rapid influenza A + B, finger‑stick hemoglobin and document results of testing in the patient chart).
Administer injections, immunizations and oral medications by mouth as ordered by the provider and document appropriately in the patient chart.
Perform visual acuities, hearing screening (using audiometer), spirometry testing with and without breathing treatments, EKG and nebulizer treatments as directed by a provider.
Prepare patients for examination or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites.
Collect and label specimens for outside laboratories, including but not limited to urine specimens and swab cultures.
Organize and set up appropriate procedural trays for providers.
Obtain consents for procedures including patient sign consent form.
Assist provider with procedures, minor surgeries including but not limited to vasectomies, biopsies, sutures, pap smears, pelvic exams, and ear lavage.
Assist in removing sutures or staples from superficial wounds as directed by a provider.
Assist in removing splints, and other external devices as directed by a provider and within their scope of practice.
Work with pediatrics, CHDP, VFC (maintain VFC records for minimum of 3 years).
Apply or change basic dressings (basic or simple dressings only include the application of ointment, telfa, 4×4s and cotton wrap to minor wounds and changing old dressing only after the provider has made an assessment).
Coordinate and schedule appointments for patient flow and follow‑up as well as monitor daily schedule for potential facilitation of urgent and walk‑in care, as needed.
Review provider instructions with patients regarding home care and return visits.
Take and document messages or document patient complaints only – not triaging. (Triaging is the screening and classification of ill or injured patients in order to determine their medical needs).
Perform daily point of care testing for quality care and document in appropriate POCT logs.
Document and maintain the inventory/out‑date logs for clinic supplies, lab supplies, and emergency response cart. Perform monthly checks for out‑dates, stock and reconciliation of inventory.
Document and maintain the inventory/out‑date and patient given logs for medication/injectable, private and VFC vaccines. Perform monthly checks for out‑dates, stock and reconciliation of inventory.
Document and maintain the inventory/out‑date and patient given logs for sample storage areas.
Check biohazard waste/sharps containers (weekly or when needed) for disposal, document and maintain the biohazard/sharps log.
Administer oxygen therapies per mask or nasal cannula as prescribed/directed by a provider.
Administer prescribed drops to nose, eye and ear as directed by a provider.
Apply antibiotic ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid as directed by a provider.
Employee safety: Safely perform all duties; follow required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of others.
Safety: Responsible for ensuring that all duties, responsibilities and operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved, including themselves.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements Minimum 18 years of age.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent.
A certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant training program is required.
A State Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
Previous experience working as a Medical Assistant and within a community clinic is strongly preferred.
Current BLS CPR certification.
Valid California driver’s license.
Must have strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
Must be able to work well with others or alone, under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Demonstrate clear knowledge of Rolling Hills Clinic structure, standards, procedures, and protocols.
Must have the ability to relate and communicate effectively with community interest groups, agencies, and medical facilities that serve the American Indian Community.
Important Notes LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM Rolling Hills Clinics is a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site where primary care physicians who are eligible for loan repayment funding can fulfill their service obligation. RHC is an Indian Health Program site for Indian Health Services (IHS) Loan Repayment Program.
Background Check Requirements Pre‑employment drug testing and a Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance through federal, state and child abuse index is a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at Rolling Hills Clinic.
Vaccination Requirements A pre‑employment physical exam is required upon hire. You will be required to provide vaccination records to show proof of immunity for TB or PPD, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap & Hep B. If the records are more than 10 years old, titers are required to confirm immunity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Prolong periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Push patient weight in wheelchair. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is performed in a health clinic setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Will work with blood‑borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employment with Rolling Hills Clinic is voluntary. All RHC personnel are employed on an at‑will basis. At‑will employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time by the employee or by RHC. No manager, supervisor, or employee of the organization has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at‑will terms. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Rolling Hills Clinic and employee and is subject to change by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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