AK - Nationally Certified Medical Assistant - Juneau

Centstone HC•Juneau, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR EMT III Current AK Certification OR Current AK Paramedic Certification OR Nursing Degree from an accredited institution can replace the requirements above.

Responsibilities

Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart.
Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed.
Assures patient medication and immunization records are current.
Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.
Transport patients within the facility, as needed.
Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.
Report s , and when appropriate , record s any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents, or breeches in safety.
Observe s patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.
Set s up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
Prepare s patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
Provide s specimen collection, Point of Care Testing (POCT).
Follows protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens.
Performs and assists with radiology exams per protocol if competencies are met.
Assist s Provider as directed and trained by Provider as well as within their licensed Scope of Practice.
Assist s Clinic Nurse as needed.
Provide s immunizations, injections as ordered by Provider.
May perform basic life support, as certified.
Assist s provider in identifying patients overdue for immunizations and preventative health maintenance including routine, urgent and emergent appointments with appropriate provider and clinic.
Provide s cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that need a ssistance to ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients through the department.
Attends and participates in at least 50% area staff meetings annually; responsible for applying information presented in staff meetings; participates in unit goal setting; complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines; initiates discussion with department manager regarding area or department issues; complies with dress code; refers un-resolved problems with patients/visitors/co-workers to appropriate Manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.
Other duties as assigned.