Medical Assistant

Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc•Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa, NM

4d•$0 - $26

About The Position

Medical Assistants work under general supervision in an outpatient clinical setting serving the Native American population. The role combines clinical and clerical tasks, including initially triaging patients from pediatric through geriatric age groups, registering patients, assisting with administrative services and direct patient care, and performing specialized medical procedures in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and provider bylaws. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and professional and ethical standards, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and compliance with Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation and Santo Domingo Health Center policies. Employees may be required to work extended hours when needed to support patient services, including lunch hours, weekends, and evenings. The work environment has normal office conditions with noise levels ranging from low to moderate and may involve health risks inherent to working in a health center. The role involves moderate physical activity, including handling objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day, and working with blood or blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduation from a certified Medical Assistant training program or two years of work experience as a Medical Assistant.
Current BLS certificate.
Maintain a current insurable driver's license.
Ability to perform standard clinical procedures.
Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
Knowledge of clinical outpatient administrative procedures.
Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Ability to handle objects up to 50 pounds or stand and/or walk for more than four hours per day.
Must perform the described duties without restriction.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and interact with a wide variety of people on varied and sometimes complicated issues.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English and the Keres Native language.
Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming telephone calls, schedule patient appointments, and obtain required referrals for providers and collaborative care.
Maintain and stock medical supplies as necessary.
May precept new employees to meet departmental competencies and job responsibilities.
Prepare patient charts and obtain or update patient demographic information and medical history, including allergies and medication history with dosage and frequency.
Perform initial patient triage and use patient evaluation and triage procedures.
Assist with patient registration, administrative services, and direct patient care.
Perform standard clinical procedures and specialized medical procedures in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and provider bylaws.
Maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
Maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with professional, ethical, and organizational standards.