Medical Assistant 2

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

1d•$28 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Medical Assistant performs paraprofessional-level health care duties in the Tribe’s Health Clinic. The role supports providers in patient care, clinical procedures, clinic operations, and medical record management. Work is performed mostly in a clinic setting, with a usually moderately quiet noise level. Employees may also be expected from time to time to perform a wide range of office and field duties, which may or may not relate to their regular responsibilities. The position requires a current Washington State Medical Assistant certification and five years of experience as a certified medical assistant in primary care, family medicine, and/or pediatrics. The employee must be CPR/AED certified (BLS for HCP).

Requirements

Current Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant (MA-C).
Five years of experience as a certified medical assistant in primary care, family medicine, and/or pediatrics.
CPR/AED certification (BLS for HCP); the posting also states that the employee must be CPR certified.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and a current Washington State license.
Knowledge of basic pharmacology; medical terminology and clinical procedures; human systems, including basic anatomy, physiology, biology, and human growth and development; CDC, OSHA, and medical safety standards; health behaviors and practices; health care maintenance and prevention; universal precautions; and medical record-keeping procedures.
Skills in oral and written communication, basic computer use, problem-solving, client interviewing, documentation and medical record charting, patient assessment, and basic mathematics.
Ability to work with diverse populations; build and maintain positive interpersonal relations with coworkers, supervisors, administration, and providers; maintain professional conduct and patient confidentiality; and perform front-office duties including phone skills, mail handling, filing, and scheduling.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and meet deadlines under time constraints.
Ability to perform the physical demands described in the posting, including occasional lifting, moving, pushing/pulling, and carrying of up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Obtain laboratory specimens, process and prepare them for transport, and perform venous and capillary blood withdrawal.
Screen patient phone calls, identify patient needs, schedule appointments, make appropriate referrals, and prioritize calls according to clinical guidelines.
Collect and record measurements and vital signs; interview patients about medical, dietary, and social history, including health risk factors.
Screen patients for health care services and assist providers with procedures, treatments, minor surgeries, and other aspects of care.
Provide basic health and nutrition information and refer patients to health care services and available resources.
Clean, stock, and set up examination rooms and sterilize examination equipment.
Order, inventory, monitor, and maintain clinical and laboratory supplies.
Maintain documents and process medical records.
Collect and maintain laboratory records and data for research studies and program management.
Administer medications safely and knowledgeably in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and judgment within the area of specialty and practice within the parameters of licensure, remaining accountable for professional conduct.
Assist providers with all aspects of patient care as needed.
Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with Division policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Perform other office and field duties as assigned, which may or may not be related to regular responsibilities.