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Medical Assistant

Iconma

  • Juneau, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • $40–$47 Per Hour

Highlights

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. This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, performing Point of Care Testing (POCT), performing lab draws, and provide immunizations and other injections within the scope of practice certification, ECC monitoring, answering phones, processing provider orders data entry and participation in training processes.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJuneau, AK
IndustryManagement Consulting Services
Salary$40–$47 Per Hour
Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
Year Founded2000
Websitehttps://www.iconma.com/

Description

Our client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Medical Assistant for their Juneau, AK location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • The Certified Medical Assistant provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in an ambulatory care clinic.
  • This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the provider’s time and to insure access to care.
  • Clinical Assistants perform administrative duties, data management and handle basic clinical tasks.
  • This information is recorded in patients’ chart along with patient’s medical history.
  • This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, performing Point of Care Testing (POCT), performing lab draws, and provide immunizations and other injections within the scope of practice certification, ECC monitoring, answering phones, processing provider orders data entry and participation in training processes.
  • This position is responsible for leading Clinical Assistant I and Clinical Assistant II positions.
  • 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.
  • Reports, and when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents, or breeches in safety.
  • Observes patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.
  • Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
  • Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
  • Provides 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.
  • Assists Provider as directed and trained by Provider as well as within their licensed Scope of Practice.
  • Assists Clinic Nurse as needed.
  • Provides immunizations, injections as ordered by Provider.
  • May perform basic life support, as certified.
  • Assists provider in identifying patients overdue for immunizations and preventative health maintenance including routine, urgent and emergent appointments with appropriate provider and clinic.
  • Will provide cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that need assistance 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.
  • Employees are responsible for complying with safe work rules; reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; cooperating in all accident and injury investigations; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.
 
Requirements:
  • Must Have Current National Medical Assistant Certification.
  • Must have 1 year of urgent Care experience within the last 2 years.
  • Must be able to make independent decisions within scope of practice based on experience and good judgment and be self-starting and require little guidance to keep busy.
  • High school diploma or GED – required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • Nursing Degree from an accredited institution can replace the requirements above.
  • 1 year of experience working in a healthcare setting.
  • Minimum Years of Experience: 3
  • Certifications / Requirements
  • BLS/BCLS
  • CMA
  • CCMA
  • RMA
  • Knowledge of
  • Clinic procedures for receiving and following through on a patient visit and any related clinic treatments, procedures.
  • Age-appropriate vital signs and behaviors.
  • Life-saving procedures.
  • Medical terminology and the ability to readily learn and use various computer programs preferred.
  • Skills in
  • Communication and use of customer service skills.
  • Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database in a competent manner.
  • Ability to operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, cardiac monitor, manual defibrillator.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to
  • Train and use various EMR systems and accurately record patient data.
  • Communicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • The setting for this role will include office and healthcare settings.
  • Exposure to controlled temperature environments, both hot and cold, is to be expected.
  • All procedures or other job-related tasks may involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spill or splashes of (blood or body fluids).
 
Why Should You Apply?   #mcb

Benefits

401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance

About Company

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

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