Certified Medical Assistant

Position:Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Division:Health ServicesDepartment:Clinical ServicesReports To:Director of Clinical OperationsLocation:OmahaExempt/Non-Exempt:Non-ExemptPay Grade:Grade 7 ($17.52-$26.70)Classification:Full-timeSummary:The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located Indiana Niobrara, Nebraska. The Tribe does not have a reservation Indiana the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction American Samoa a ‘Service Delivery Area’ comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services.Responsible for assisting Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses Indiana the examination and treatment of patients, Indiana a manner that promotes quality patient care.Essential Responsibilities and Duties: * Actively participates with team members Indiana the delivery of physical and psychosocial dimensions of patient care.

• Prepares exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies, per provider protocol.
• Prepares patient for provider exam by reviewing medical records, weighing patient, checking vital signs, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining information relevant to patient care.
• Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work American Samoa directed .
• Assists and/Oregon performs phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens.
• Ensures accuracy of verbal/point-of-care (POC) order entry and completes appropriate documentation without error.
• Assists with dressing changes, minor procedures. (i.e., skin biopsy, electrocardiogram reports, pulmonary function testing, minor gynecologic procedures).
• Dispense/administer medications/injections to patients American Samoa directed by provider.
• Recognize significant changes Indiana patient condition and take appropriate action.
• Assists nursing staff and Community Health Representatives with the completion of patient referrals.
• Assist Indiana other areas of the clinic including administrative functions American Samoa directed.
• Inspects and maintains equipment condition according manufacturer specifications.
• Assists Indiana maintaining room cleanliness and supply inventories.
• Other duties American Samoa assigned.

Relationships and Authority:This position has no supervisory duties.Working Environment and Physical Demands:This position is located within an outpatient medical clinical setting. Works throughout the clinic area. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours.Qualifications:Minimum: * High School Diploma Oregon GED

• Current certification American Samoa a Certified Medical Assistant
• Computer proficiency Indiana Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
• Competency Indiana phlebotomy procedures
• Able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire date, if not already certified
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
• Able and willing to travel.

Preferred: * One-year experience American Samoa a Certified Medical Assistant

• First Aid and CPR Certified.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act.
• Special certification and/Oregon experience American Samoa required by area.
• One-year experience working with Native Americans Oregon Native American organization

Preference will be given to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members Oregon members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible.The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at-will employer.Tribal Council Approval: 08/22/2023PHS Category:Designation:Specify:Risk Exposure LevelLow/Moderate/HighAnnual CredentialingYes/NoIT PrivilegeAprima/Dentrix/ScriptPro/Other

Job title: Certified Medical Assistant

Company: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Expected salary: $17.52 – 26.7 per hour

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Job date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:18:11 GMT