AK - Certified Medical Assistant OR Clinical Assistant III- $55 RATE

Must have Covid 19 vaccinationsThe Clinical Assistant provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and elderly in a rural ambulatory care clinic
Essential job responsibilities include rooming patients, performing clinical duties, maintaining lab and exam rooms, quality assurance activities and demonstrating customer service skills
In addition, Clinical Assistants perform administrative and data management tasks
Information is written in patients' chart along with patients' medical history
This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests, answering phones, processing provider orders, and participation in training processes and staff meetings
Must demonstrate good judgment and be self-starter, but works under close supervision of provider
This position directly supports and assists the rural clinic provider
This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow in order to maximize the provider's time and to insure access to health care for patients in rural communities
Rooming Patients
Prepares for patient visit by reviewing chart for needed forms, follow-up labs or procedures needed
Prepares patient for the exam by obtaining and recording age-appropriate vital signs per department protocol, i.e., temperature, height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, respiration, pulse oximetry, visual acuity testing
Obtains medical history update and confirms medications
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
Transports patients within the facility, as needed
Demonstrates ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow
Report, and when appropriate, record any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents or breeches in safety
Observe patients to insure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance
Clinical Duties
Set up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures
Prepare patient for and assist with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries
Provides specimen collection, throat swabs for culture, CLIA-waived laboratory testing*, such as PT/INR, strep A, hemoccult, capillary glucose, urine analyzer, urine HCG
Performs phlebotomy for Quest labs
Follows protocol for collecting, labeling and transporting of specimens
With appropriate orders: apply heat/cold packs, abdominal binders, anti-embolism stockings, per competency assessment, obtain 12 lead EKG's per competency assessment, peak flow, apply oxygen
Assist patients with ambulation or transfer; perform minor, non-invasive treatments, e.g
simple dressing changes, use of an automated external defibrillator
Performs basic health coaching and patient education as directed by the provider and according to evidence-based guidelines using patient education materials.Maintain lab and exam rooms
Sanitizes exam rooms between patients
Ensures exam room supplies are organized and stocked
Maintains lab equipment and organizes lab supplies
Inventory, re-order, and stock medical supplies
Sterilizes surgical equipment and insures sterile package integrity
Dispose of solid/liquid waste and infectious materials according to infection control standards
Quality Assurance
Conducts daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment and crash cart
Documents refrigerator temperatures according to regulations
Keeps sterilization logs
Demonstrates correct utilization of computer-based health information system and electronic health record systems
Notify provider of any repairs/safety concerns that need attention
Maintain a safe and clean environment
Customer Service
Promotes the SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence
Answers inquiries of a general nature by nursing staff, provider staff, other departments, visitors and patients: assisting them in a friendly and cooperative manner; receives and relays messages to personnel and uses proper telephone etiquette
Provide cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that are in need of assistance to ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients through the department
Perform duties as assigned in a responsible, respectful and caring manner to promote effective staff relationships
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.Education:Education• High School Diploma or equivalent License/Certifications• EMT III Current Alaska Certificationor• Community Health Aide Practitioneror• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)or• Current Alaska Paramedic Certification or• Graduation with a nursing degree from an accredited institution canreplace certification requirements above.• Current Basic Life Safety certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of:Clinic procedures for receiving and following through on a patient visit and any related clinic treatments and procedures Age appropriate vital signs and behaviorsHIPAA and SEARHC policiesSkills:Good interpersonal communication skills and use of customer service skillsStrong organizational skills Computer application skills sufficient to utilize medical database in an competent mannerAbility to:Operate medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, tympanometer, autoclave, etcLearn and use various EMR systems and accurately record patient dataCommunicate and interact with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare teamRecognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations

Shift: M-F

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Medical Assistant,Clinic,Ambulatory Care

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP ATT

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