MEDICAL ASSISTANT (WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC)

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

3d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Medical Assistant in a Women's Health Clinic. The role involves direct patient care, administrative tasks, and maintaining clinical records. The Medical Assistant will work under the medical direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) and the administrative direction of the Nurse Executive or designee. Responsibilities include assisting with patient examinations, monitoring patient conditions, educating patients, performing basic laboratory tests, administering injections, and maintaining clinic supplies and equipment. The position also involves participating in quality management activities and ensuring compliance with CMS standards.

Requirements

One (1) year of direct work experience as a Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or Air Force Medical Technician/Army Medic.
Completion of an approved medical assistant training program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHS), or by any other accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Completion of medical service training program of the Armed Forces of the United States. Please provide official record that verifies the training received and completed.
Current and Valid Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Certification.
Current and Valid Paramedic Certification.
Valid American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.
A valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
Resume and references are required.

Responsibilities

Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, including checking in patients, obtaining patient histories, taking vital signs, preparing charts, Electronic Health Record (EHR), Resource Patient Management System (RPMS), and assisting with medical exams.
Contributes to unit functioning by answering phones, delivering messages, and directing and escorting patients and families to other departments.
Provides care to assigned patients under the medical direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) and the administrative direction of the Nurse Executive or designee.
Monitors patients and reports changes in their condition by observing and keeping the provider informed.
Assists in the examination of patients by explaining procedures, positioning, draping, and assembling instrumentation and supplies.
Assists in the transfer of patients using correct body mechanics and lifting methods.
Maintains a courteous and professional manner in all contact with patients, family, and other customers.
Shares responsibility for the maintenance of clinical records, adhering to confidentiality policies, HIPAA, and Privacy Act.
Responsible for accurate data input into unit computer systems (e.g., ADT, EHR, immunization package, etc.).
Assists in the arrangements of patient clinic appointments, discharges, and transfers between departments.
Places patients in the appropriate beds/rooms to expedite and monitor patient flow.
Assists in preparation of patient admission or transport (Xeroxing health summary, transport orders, etc.).
Uses EHR system and RPMS system to enter and retrieve data needed for patient care, i.e., lab tests, immunizations, health status, scheduling appointments.
Assists in clerical tasks such as transcribing orders, preparing transfer and transport packets, making appointments, sending referrals, and ensuring records have adequate forms.
Obtains medical records and screens charts for possible implementation of other necessary forms.
Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters and documents as per hospital policy.
Performs and assists with patient education and discharge instructions, including keeping patient education pamphlets stocked and documenting patient education in the medical record.
Practices Infection Control/Safety and environmental surveillance principles.
Assists with collection and proper care of specimens (labeling, handling and delivery), and instructs patients in proper collections of urine samples.
Draws blood specimens and prepares other specimens for analysis.
Obtains bacteriologic specimens such as sputum, clean catch urine specimens and topical cultures.
Routes requisition forms to consultative services, dietary, laboratory and x-ray as needed.
Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived testing (e.g., glucometer testing, hgbA1c, u/a dips, HCG, hemocult, rapid streps, etc.) and records the results.
Complies with the laboratory requirements (CLIA, CMS, etc.) for quality control waived testing.
Gives injections such as immunizations, antibiotics, or Depo Provera.
Sets up for oxygen administration and assists the LIP with oxygen administration device to the patient.
Performs general maintenance duties including cleaning, arranging and restocking supply cabinets, cleaning and sorting supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Assists in inventory of unit equipment.
Responsible for ordering supplies from pharmacy.
Stocks exam/procedure room with proper instruments, supplies and equipment.
Assumes initiative in reporting equipment in need of repair.
Assists in coordination of supply levels with General Services.
Assists in orientation of new personnel.
Arranges and assists with making appointments for patients.
Obtains result of labs, tests and scans done at outside facilities and obtains discharge summaries and other medical records from other hospitals on disease registry patients.
Prepares transfer and transport packets.
Participates in the relevant committees and meetings regarding the Family Practice and Internal Medicine Clinics.
Participates in the Quality Management activities and data management responsibilities.
Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established CMS standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.