Medical Assist, Certified

SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER INC•Sacramento, CA

14d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) reports to the Medical Clinic Manager and supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings; assisting in the examination and treatment of patients in a fast pace Primary Care setting. The Certified Medical Assistant maintains patient flow to ensure patient care is provided in an orderly and timely manner.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution.
Active certification from a Medical Assistant Certifying Board (Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)).
Back Office Experience
Experience Administering Injections
Excellent computer skills, preferably with Windows, including Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent telephone and communication skills
Must possess excellent organizational, writing, and verbal skills.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and work well under pressure.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to demonstrate superior professionalism when dealing with patients, subordinates, colleagues, community members and vendors.
Ability to collaborate and convene across sectors and organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an FQHC setting
Knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.
Bilingual
Experience with Nextgen or other electronic health record system.
Experience in Pediatrics

Responsibilities

Performs routine clinical tasks.
Completes patient intake, document immunizations on logs, and processes all orders in NextGen, electronic health record.
Assists with visual and/or audio screenings and documentation thereof.
Assists with minor procedures including but not limited to PAP smears, throat culture, biopsies and hands instruments and materials to providers as directed.
Prepares specimens for storage and transport.
Prepares forms related to patient care and services.
If the patient is to pay for outside lab tests, prepares the form and prices the test for the receptionist to collect payment.
Escorts patients from exam room to reception if payment is required.
Prepares exams room for providers.
Coordinates referral with referral clerks.
Processes prior authorizations for medications.
Prepares and administers vaccines, injections, EKG’s, Point of Care labs, Urine Drug Screens and any CLIA waved lab tests as ordered by medical provider.
Completes prescription refills utilizing standing orders/per provider.
Sterilizes and cleans instruments.
Maintains the sterilization inventory.
Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Must follow Scope of Practice for Certified Medical Assisting as outlined in the Official California Code of Federal Regulations.
Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.
Actively participates in internal quality improvement teams.
Works with team members proactively to support quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals for the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
At all times demonstrates cooperative behavior with supervisors, colleagues, patients, and the community.
Other duties as assigned.