Medical Assistant/EMT

Natsu Healthcare•Tooele, UT

5d•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/EMT works directly with clients to help ensure qualified medical professionals are available and patients’ medical needs are met consistently, carefully, and accurately. The role assists with clinic patients, coordinates with providers at the Natsu Health Clinic to provide clinical care, and may perform other tasks and projects within the scope of the position as assigned by the Clinic Coordinator. It requires maintaining confidentiality, following professional and legal standards, communicating through appropriate protocols, and completing duties in a timely manner. The position includes clinical support such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, phlebotomy and CLIA-waived tests, administering medication within scope of practice, providing first aid and life-support care, and assessing patients to determine appropriate treatment or referral. Patient and pharmacy transport are also listed among the duties. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with minimal supervision. This position is subject to Native American/Alaskan Native preference.

Requirements

One year of Medical Assistant experience.
Certification-based minimum qualifications.
Valid State of Utah Medical Assistant and/or EMT certification, or ability to obtain the certification(s) in a timely manner.
Valid driver license.
Knowledge of general clinical practices.
Ability to establish working relationships with staff, patients, families, and the public.
Ability to assess available resources to provide patient care.
Ability to accurately take vital signs.
Good spelling and grammar, and ability to correctly document patient encounters.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems, general computer use, and word-processing systems.
Ability to work long hours without reducing quality of care and to provide care in stressful situations.
Problem-solving, critical-thinking, situational-awareness, and stress-management skills.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification will be considered.
High school graduate or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with clinic patients as needed.
Coordinate with providers at the Natsu Health Clinic to provide clinical care.
Communicate using appropriate protocol.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, institutional, and staff information.
Adhere to professional and legal standards.
Participate in meetings and projects.
Perform duties in a timely manner.
Transport patients and pharmacy items.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, including duties within the scope of the position.
Take vital signs and perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and CLIA-waived tests.
Administer medication within scope of practice.
Provide first aid, such as bandaging wounds, and life-support care, such as CPR, when needed.
Assess patients’ conditions, provide initial treatment, and determine whether they need a clinic, ER, or trauma center.
Communicate with emergency services, such as firefighters and police officers, in response to calls for help.