Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Assistant Lead, the Medical Assistant will perform basic patient care related duties to maintain and ensure a high quality of medical care for the Shingle Springs Tribal Health medical patients. Such activities may include performing and providing a safe and clean environment for all-medical patients, and ensuring equipment and supplies are in clean and working order.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by keeping exam rooms in order, cleaning equipment, reporting equipment repair requirements and maintaining supplies.
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels for solutions, supplies, and equipment, and participates in economical utilization of supplies.
• Completes patient charges for services and supplies.
• Maintains patient flow for a provider that ensures smooth daily operations.
• Prepares exam room and escorts patients to exam room. Makes brief patient assessment and takes brief history. Prepares patients for examination by provider.
• Records height, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure in an accurate and precise manner.
• Prepares room for minor surgical procedures; sets up equipment as requested by provider; in conjunction with the Provider, ensures proper consent for procedure has been accurately completed and signed before procedure begins.
• Assists with special tests and procedures; prepares the patient and provides emotional support.
• Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections in a safe and therapeutic manner by Physician's order; follows all protocol for medication administration accurately and precisely.
• Performs EKGs, audiometric, spirometry and snellon screening and laboratory procedures in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations and Medical Clinic policy.
• Consistently draws blood properly, records lab draws in EHR and type of test; labels specimens and completes requisitions completely and accurately.
• Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical Department.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures including universal precautions, infection control, and utilizes proper body mechanics.
• Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program as instructed.
• Complies with OSHA and all State and Federal regulations.
• Maintains compliance with program hazard communications, safety and infection control programs.
• Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional maturity and tolerance with an even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude when relating to patients, families, and coworkers.
• Performs other specific duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

NATIVE PREFERENCE

Preference in hiring is given to either the most qualified applicant or a Native American candidate who meets the minimum qualifications. When two (2) or more Native American candidates have comparable qualifications, the following order of preference shall apply : (1) Members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (2) Spouses or domestic partners (certified through Tribal Court) of members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (3) Parents of children of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (4) All other documented Native Americans; (5) All other applicants in accordance with Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473. Applicants claiming Native preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility.