Registered/Certified Medical Assistant

Utah Navajo Health System•Montezuma Creek, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to work in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more. UNHS will be hiring 2 Full-time positions. The candidates will have experience working experience in one or more of the following: Screening patients and assisting a medical team. Guiding patients through healthcare processes. Full-Time position Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, dental insurance, Vacation leave, PTO hours, holiday pay, wellness benefits, short term and long term disability Location: Montezuma Creek, UT

Requirements

MA Certification or registration within state of Utah
One year certificate from an accredited college or university
Must be able to safely lift, push and pull fifty (50) pounds or more above waist
Must possess an American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification
Must possess a valid driver’s license and must meet the organizations insurability requirements.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check
Must successfuly past a pre-employment drug screen
Must obtain and maintain First Aid/Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must receive annual inoculation of flu vaccine
Must receive annual tuberculin skin test
MMR (Measles Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two MMR vaccines (OR) Documentation of MMR titers.
Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses), documented proof of titers indicating immunity, or a declination that may be signed upon arrival.
Proof of up-to-date PPD skin testing, if previously negative (OR) Proof of positive PPD skin test with the most recent chest x-ray and treatment history.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap).
Varicella titers, history of varicella or varicella immunization series.
Influenza vaccine for the current year.
COVID-19 vaccine
Any other vaccinations as requested.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessment and identify pertinent information to verbalize to provider
Review and implement primary care provider orders
Participate in ongoing education and training
Educate patient regarding their healthcare and the healthcare system for patient/family to effectively care for patient
Reduce the risk of infections
Safely administer medications
Perform nursing evaluation and follow-up with patient for continued comprehensive care
Accept delegated tasks when necessary according to Utah Nurse Practice Act
Interview patient to determine medical problem/condition
Address patient telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's problems and questions.
Observe patient(s) and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to provider.
Obtain patient's vital signs, pain level and weight.
Screen patient for depression, changes in tobacco use, caffeine use, diet, health literacy level, preferred method of learning, and medication allergies.
Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and follow-up needs with patient.
Dress wounds, apply hot or cold compresses as ordered.
Assemble and use oxygen supplies
Order diagnostic procedures and labs as directed by primary care provider with verbal order read back
Maintain Basic Life Support certification at all times
Attend mandatory monthly meetings
Locate and attend meetings, online webinars, conferences and training that emphasize your role/responsibilities
Locate articles and stay up to date on latest evidence based practice regarding your role/responsibilities
Complete yearly competencies as assigned by supervisor
Educate patients about immunizations verbally, and give written Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)
Educate patient about healthcare system, what to expect, how to prepare, and be self-empowered
Educate patient about medication side-effects, disease, comorbidities, family planning and wellness
Maintain proper hand-hygiene
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommendations
Perform low-level disinfection of medical equipment, devices and supplies
Properly sterilize equipment and supplies.
Maintain supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies
Properly dispose of expired or damaged supplies, medical equipment and devices.
Administer medications as prescribed, orally, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection, and document time and amount on patient’s chart.
Update patients on their immunization schedule according to CDC recommendations
Remove all expired medication/injectable and products in crash cart and place order with administrator or pharmacist for replacement
Write prescriptions at providers request with verbal read-back of order
Assist patient with scheduling appointments
Follow up with patients who miss appointments
Follow up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests
Write referrals with verbal read back of order for patients through insurance and other physician offices and follow-up.
Confirm medical records are available in patient chart before follow-up appointments
Ensure that a delegated task you receive is not complex, you understand the task, and you are adequately trained for the task before accepting the task
Ensure that you have effectively completed a delegated task at least once before with confidence and that you can perform the activity correctly
Ensure that you can perform a delegated task safely and patient is safe for you to carry out the task
Ensure appropriate supervision by delegator is available during implementation of a delegated task
Seek clarification and request additional training and guidance as needed for delegated tasks you receive
Report care results to delegator in a timely manner upon reception of a delegated task