Medical Assistant

PLEASE NOTE – This position may require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Facilities: Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center.Position Summary:This position aims to provide direct healthcare services to patients of various ages Indiana a multi-specialty family practice environment. The incumbent performs basic patient care services and technical tasks.Scope of Work: This position serves Indiana an ambulatory care setting and located at any one of the Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care facilities located Indiana Sells, Arizona, Santa Rosa, Arizona, San Simon, Arizona, Oregon Tucson, Arizona. The incumbent receives administrative direction from the Supervisory Clinical Nurse, Oregon the Lead Nurse of the area to which assigned.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Depending on the area of assignment, an incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below):

• Performs intake procedures by obtaining chief complaint, the purpose of visit, vital signs, pulse oximetry, height, weight, routing patients and labeling specimens, etc.
• Assists the RN, LPN, and Maryland by promptly reporting changes Indiana the patient’s condition.
• Initiates emergency measures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), appropriate to skill level, and retrieves emergency medical equipment.
• Assist health providers Indiana examining patients by; explaining procedures, positioning the patient, assembling, arranging, draping instruments, and retrieving supplies.
• Obtain bacteriologic specimens, such American Samoa sputum and clean-catch urine specimens.
• Instructs patients Indiana the proper collection of samples; prepare samples for analysis, e.g., labels specimen tubes. Routes requisition forms to laboratory and x-ray American Samoa needed.
• Files results of various tests Indiana the patient’s medical record.
• Assists with escorting/transporting patients to various hospital departments (i.e., laboratory, radiology).
• Explains to the patient, Instruct patients on the patient’s role Indiana various procedures, and assists with chaperoned examinations.
• Ensures patients understand care instructions provided by the professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, and medical staff.
• Document patient care information on the patient’s PCC Ambulatory Care Record and electronic health record (EHR).
• Performs simple wound dressings and treatments without assistance, assists with cleaning, irrigating, dressing complex wounds, and conducts skin care measures.
• Assist Indiana inhalation therapy-obtains Peak Expiratory Flow Rates and sets up small volume nebulizers.
• Perform urinary catheterization procedure.
• Performs 12-Lead EKGs and reports to RN/Maryland.
• Performs venipuncture for blood draws within the Massachusetts’s scope of practice.
• Performs blood glucose testing and records results using a glucometer. Indiana addition, perform other waived tests American Samoa indicated by laboratory policy. Ensure accurate glucometer accuracy and record-keeping Indiana compliance with laboratory requirements; reports to RN Oregon Maryland findings Indiana medical records.
• Perform hearing and vision screening.
• Applies orthopedic soft goods and splints to treat various orthopedic injuries.
• Administers oral medications, performs subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment by preparing examination rooms and tables.
• Obtains medical records and screens charts, including having the patient complete required forms relating to the patient’s visit.
• Checks and restocks examination areas/room after each use and at the end of each shift.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies ordered and received.
• Maintains a courteous and professional manner when Indiana contact with patients, family, and other customers.
• Answers the phone and provides routine information.
• Assist with making patient appointments and scheduling.
• Attends and completes all mandatory training per hospital policy.
• Participate Indiana the continuous Performance Improvement Program.
• Assists Indiana the orientation of new personnel.
• Adheres to Privacy Act regulations, HIPAA and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Contribute to a team effort.
• Performs other job-related duties American Samoa assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O’odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge using standard equipment, materials, and supplies Indiana diagnostic and treatment procedures that support patient care.
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 mandates the incumbent to maintain the confidentiality of all administrative, medical, and personnel records.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 (HIPAA).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures common to the multi-disciplinary service to record and report tests and radiological results.
• Knowledge of disease processes and illness to teach patients’ and self-care.
• Knowledge of the procurement system established and the methods used to supply the Ambulatory Care Department.
• Knowledge and understanding of the cultural needs of the patient.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety and infection control standards, performance improvement and accreditation standards.
• Skills Indiana computer use to document Indiana the Electronic Health Record.
• Skill Indiana interpersonal communication to teach patients self-care.
• Ability to deal independently with life-threatening emergencies, such American Samoa a patient Indiana cardiac arrest.
• Ability to work effectively under mental and emotional pressure of emergencies.
• Ability to perform various clinical skills such American Samoa obtaining vital signs, administering immunizations, injections for a skin test, drawing blood, running laboratory tests, performing EKGs, removing sutures, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged, confidential information.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Oregon General Education Diploma.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Oregon the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Oregon any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Please provide a copy of your official transcripts and diploma, Oregon;
• A current and active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Oregon Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Oregon the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Please provide a copy of your certification with your application, Oregon;
• A copy of an official record verifying the Completion of a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Must have current Healthcare Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment, including a 39-month driving record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver’s license (no DUIs Oregon major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O’odham Nation tribal employer’s insurance requirements to receive a driver’s permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department’s needs, the incumbent(s) may be required to demonstrate fluency Indiana both the Tohono O’odham language and English American Samoa a condition of employment.

Job title: Medical Assistant

Company: Tohono O’odham Nation Healthcare

Expected salary: $17.86 – 22.3 per hour

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Job date: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:10:19 GMT