Medical Assistant

Colusa Indian Community Council•Colusa, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical, supportive care and services to patients according to the instructions of the treating Physician and the Clinic’s policies and procedures. The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council. This role involves preparing patients for medical exams, taking vital signs, observing and documenting patient needs, assisting physicians, providing support services like specimen collection and blood draws, acting as a translator, documenting services, providing educational materials, maintaining medical records, performing QA audits, cross-training for medical receptionist duties, assisting with operational policies, collaborating with coworkers, updating patient charts, and maintaining high confidentiality standards.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience working in similar setting
Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school
Current CPR/First Aid Certificate

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual preferred
Extensively computer literate and have a broad-based knowledge of computer programs and software
Strong attention to detail and note taking skills
Tactful, poised, pleasant and diplomatic, exhibiting a positive, professional demeanor to peers, patients, physicians and visitors
Demonstrates cooperation and consideration of other health team members and peers
Must be organized, flexible and versatile with the ability to function effectively in stressful situations
Eager and enthusiastic in promoting the general philosophy of the facility
Dedicated hard worker with ability to report to work on a daily basis

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for medical exam taking vital signs and symptom history
Observe and document patients’ physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs and response to care plan
Assist physician with planning and communicating with other professionals involved in the patient’s care
Provide competent support services including specimen collections, CLIA waived tests, blood draws, immunizations, etc. as directed by the treating physician
Act as a translator for the medical provider when needed
Document services provided in medical record and complete required billing/reporting systems
Provide patient and family members with educational materials as directed by physician
Maintain medical records according to policy/procedure and regulatory standards; laboratory and referral logs as per protocols; medication sample and immunization logs daily; clinical supplies necessary for the delivery of identified scope of care in the clinic
Perform scheduled clinic QA audits as assigned
Cross trains to perform medical receptionist duties
Assist Management Team with development of operational policies and procedures
Collaborate with all coworkers in performing duties required to provide patient-focused services that meet all regulatory and licensing standards
Update each patient’s chart, to include medication, update, allergy and preventative care: lab work, last well women exam, mammogram, colonoscopy, etc.
Maintain high confidentiality standards at all times