Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Outpatient Health Care Clinic

Warm Valley Health Care•Fort Washakie, WY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Warm Valley Health Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Tribal Outpatient Health Care Clinic. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) serves as a front-line health care personnel who adheres to regulatory standards while providing comprehensive, skilled care to patients across the lifespan (neonate to geriatric) based on knowledge/skills and in accordance to the providers plan of care.

Requirements

Current Certified Medical Assistant certificate through accredited medical assistant program
Current BLS certification
Effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to qualified Eastern Shoshone tribal members, then other qualified federally recognized Indian tribal members and then other qualified candidates.
Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications and provide documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214) from any branch of military service are entitled to receive preference points during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Participates in pre-visit planning for scheduled patients.
Communicates the patient needs and recommended treatment to the patient's healthcare team.
Performs intake procedures by obtaining chief complaint/purpose of visit; vital signs (TPR, B/P), pulse oximetry, height, weight, etc. along with any appropriate screening exams reporting any abnormal findings to RN/NP/MD/PA
Assist health providers in examination of patients by explaining procedures; positioning the patient; prepping patient with antiseptics; assembling, arranging and draping instruments; and gathering supplies.
Administers therapeutic measure in collaboration with the medical plan of care and within scope of practice; informs the patient of prescribed procedures, prepares the patient, assist during procedures as needed.
Obtains bacteriologic specimens such as sputum, and clean-catch urine specimens.
Instructs patients in proper collection of samples and prepares samples for analysis, e.g., labels specimen tubes.
Performs less complex dressing and treatments without assistance.
Assist with cleaning, irrigating, and dressing complex wounds; documents and informs RN of non-healing wounds.
Performs skin care measures.
Removes uncomplicated sutures or skin staples as assigned by charge nurse or physician or mid-level provider and assists with minor surgical procedures.
Administers oral medication, performs subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and routine vaccines under direct supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Performs venipuncture of blood draws, within the CMA's scope of practice
Performs EKG's notifying NP/MD/PA/DO of any urgent findings immediately
Performs blood glucose testing and records results using a glucometer.
Performs other point of care (POC) tests as indicated by laboratory policy.
Complies with laboratory requirements for glucometer accuracy and record keeping.
Reports abnormal/out of range results to the RN/NP/MD/PA.
Performs cleaning and sterilization of instruments
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care is provided in a quality environment to patients and families.
Assist team members as needed without prompting.
Contributes to team outcomes by providing assistance as needed.
Performs the secretarial/clerical aspects of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Prioritize and process physician orders accurately and within designated time frames; seeking assistance as needed.
Assists coworker by mentoring or guiding them during new or changing work assignments.
Able to teach MA students and beginning learners.
Participates to ensure the unit is stocked (i.e. medications, supplies, etc.) equipment is checked (i.e. cleaned, equipped for use) and work stations are kept clean and uncluttered.
Instills appropriate conduct of behavior and communication among team members that promotes professional relationships of co-worker, peers, and patients
Leads in a proactive, patient-responsive manner.
Addresses patient needs and/or requests; solicits feedback and makes applicable adjustments to accommodate patients.