MEDICAL ASSISTANT

ANCHORAGE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of a medical doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or registered nurse. Performs patient care activities within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation. Collaborates with the members of the nursing and medical staff and other center departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program, and certification preferred.
• Must have current CPR / BLS certificate.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for provider encounter including auditing patients’ charts per ANHC health maintenance standards and per policies.
• Takes vital signs as indicated, records chief complaint, and prepares appropriate instruments for examination/procedure.
• Performs delegated tasks such as ear lavage, tympanogram, administration of medications, EKG, vision and hearing screening, dressing changes and all point of care testing, scheduling according to advanced access.
• Assists providers with procedures and sets up for sterile procedures, such as minor surgical procedures, IUD insertions, orthopedic casting/splinting, pelvic exams, sigmoidoscopy, biopsy and colposcopy.
• Facilitates patient follow-up to help maintain compliance with ANHC health care standards.
• Schedules referral appointments and responds to patient messages.
• Records information concisely, accurately, and completely.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
• Support duties such as assisting other members of the nursing staff, stocking and cleaning exam rooms, cleaning, wrapping and autoclaving instruments, and filing records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees