Medical Assistant- Weitchpec -Closes 12/29/25

United Indian Health Se•Weitchpec, CA

18h

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of clients under the direction of the Physician or Primary Care Provider (PCP) by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. LEVEL 1: Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year. Understand and comply with HIPAA and other regulations concerning client confidentiality. Greet clients in a courteous and friendly manner. Attempts to deescalate any client complaint and engages supervisor promptly as needed. Identifies clients using at least two identifiers at every encounter. Interviews clients, obtains vital signs and relevant history, and records information in clients' records. Prepares clients according to needs. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of clients. . Prepares equipment for appointment according to client / provider needs. Understands and uses sterile technique when needed. Assists Medical Providers in all established procedures performed in the clinical setting. Operates/performs equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed. Capable of reading and interpreting pediatric periodicity charts. Capable of reviewing, reconciling, and administering immunizations in accordance with the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP). Performs specific injections (intramuscular and subcutaneous) and treatments as defined by clinic Policies and Procedures. Cleans and disinfects exam rooms and work areas in accordance with clinic policies. Responsible for the care, cleaning and necessary sterilization of all equipment and instruments used in accordance with clinic Policy and Procedure. Reports deficits or low inventory of supplies to appropriate personnel. Provides guidance for clients to designated areas for labs and referrals. Enters and retrieves data from the Electronic Health Record (EHR). This includes health summaries to help with visit planning, vital signs, allergies, chief complaints, review of systems, and other needed information. Answers the phone in a courteous and friendly manner. Takes accurate messages, document appropriately and/or delivers messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner. Communicates with clinic staff to facilitate efficient client flow and meet client needs. Communicates any emergency immediately to appropriate medical staff. Initiates calling of codes as appropriate. Maintains positive, effective, and respectful working relationship with peers. Attends department meetings and other assigned meetings and trainings. Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards. Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines. Demonstrates professional behavior and wears appropriate work attire. Participates in Tele-Health visits as needed. Performs all duties in accordance with UIHS Mission, Vision, and Guiding principles. LEVEL 2 – In addition to the above-mentioned duties: Must have a Medical Assistant certification. Capable of functioning independently at satellite sites Fully orientated to and capable of functioning as a Front Office Assistant independently Will assist in orientation and training for new staff. Will also assist in training of current staff. Assists in development of departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement activities as directed. Will lead and/or facilitate project or initiative to improve clinical workflow. Will participate in standing or ad hoc committee Seek out leadership training opportunities Will lead one educational in-service per calendar year SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school. Level 1 Must have High School diploma or general education diploma (GED). Level 2 – above-mentioned and: Must have a Medical Assisting certificate from a certified program Must have three (3) years of medical assisting experience. COMPUTER OPERATIONS Must have proficient computer skills, such as keyboard, electronic mail, word processing, etc. Must be able to learn an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.

Requirements

Must have High School diploma or general education diploma (GED) (Level 1)
Must have proficient computer skills, such as keyboard, electronic mail, word processing, etc.
Must be able to learn an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
Must have a Medical Assistant certification (Level 2)
Must have a Medical Assisting certificate from a certified program (Level 2)
Must have three (3) years of medical assisting experience (Level 2)

Responsibilities

Assist in the examination and treatment of clients under the direction of the Physician or Primary Care Provider (PCP).
Learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year.
Understand and comply with HIPAA and other regulations concerning client confidentiality.
Greet clients in a courteous and friendly manner.
Attempt to deescalate any client complaint and engages supervisor promptly as needed.
Identify clients using at least two identifiers at every encounter.
Interview clients, obtain vital signs and relevant history, and record information in clients' records.
Prepare clients according to needs.
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of clients.
Prepare equipment for appointment according to client / provider needs.
Understand and use sterile technique when needed.
Assist Medical Providers in all established procedures performed in the clinical setting.
Operate/perform equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed.
Be capable of reading and interpreting pediatric periodicity charts.
Be capable of reviewing, reconciling, and administering immunizations in accordance with the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Perform specific injections (intramuscular and subcutaneous) and treatments as defined by clinic Policies and Procedures.
Clean and disinfect exam rooms and work areas in accordance with clinic policies.
Be responsible for the care, cleaning and necessary sterilization of all equipment and instruments used in accordance with clinic Policy and Procedure.
Report deficits or low inventory of supplies to appropriate personnel.
Provide guidance for clients to designated areas for labs and referrals.
Enter and retrieve data from the Electronic Health Record (EHR). This includes health summaries to help with visit planning, vital signs, allergies, chief complaints, review of systems, and other needed information.
Answer the phone in a courteous and friendly manner. Take accurate messages, document appropriately and/or delivers messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Communicate with clinic staff to facilitate efficient client flow and meet client needs.
Communicate any emergency immediately to appropriate medical staff. Initiate calling of codes as appropriate.
Maintain positive, effective, and respectful working relationship with peers.
Attend department meetings and other assigned meetings and trainings.
Maintain a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
Adhere to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.
Demonstrate professional behavior and wear appropriate work attire.
Participate in Tele-Health visits as needed.
Perform all duties in accordance with UIHS Mission, Vision, and Guiding principles.
Function independently at satellite sites (Level 2)
Function as a Front Office Assistant independently (Level 2)
Assist in orientation and training for new staff. Assist in training of current staff (Level 2)
Assist in development of departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement activities as directed (Level 2)
Lead and/or facilitate project or initiative to improve clinical workflow (Level 2)
Participate in standing or ad hoc committee (Level 2)
Seek out leadership training opportunities (Level 2)
Lead one educational in-service per calendar year (Level 2)