Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Camas Health Recovery Center

Base Pay Rate: $26 - $30/hour, depending on experience. At Camas, our total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); vacation, sick, jury duty, and bereavement leave; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and eligibility for tribal‑discretion year‑end bonuses and COLA adjustments.

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions

The OTP Medical Assistant is primarily responsible for providing support to the clinical providers by facilitating patient flow, assisting with various patient care activities, and performing related administrative and clerical functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing optimal service to patients, respecting and demonstrating patient confidentiality, and working within the established parameters of the job at all times.

The OTP Medical Assistant should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistants are responsible for preserving the integrity of the Camas Health Recovery Center properties by performing the following duties:

• Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary.
• Ensures security of medications, patient records and any other documentation required by the MSO, the FDA, DEA and/or state agencies.
• Ensures that the clinic protects the rights and confidentiality of all patients to provide each patient with the required medical and clinical care.
• Maintains a high-quality patient care environment by cleaning, preparing, and stocking all examination rooms, UA lavatories and treatment areas in accordance with established standards. Assists in the care, cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of medical equipment and instruments. This includes the monitoring of relevant expiration dates, established maintenance schedules, and assistance in maintaining medical supply inventories.
• Review patient schedules and EMR, in advance of the patient visit to identify outstanding medical reports, in order to report the results to the attending Provider on staff
• Prepares patients for their visit, examination procedure and/or treatment in accordance with established workflows. Obtains and documents vital signs, required screenings and patient complaints.
• Prepares appropriate paperwork for procedures, laboratory work, tests, or referrals for providers.
• Performs UA collections—including observed collections.
• Performs blood draws, many of which are difficult.
• Perform EKG's and other medical office testing and procedures.
• Complies with other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned.
• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws and regulations and maintains compliance.
• Familiar with standards required by Board of Health, OSHA, etc and the application of such.
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Participate in Federal and State substance use training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company's mission and Best Practice Patient Experience.
• Provides direction to clinic personnel and relays corporate mandates, goals and objectives.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Completion of qualified Medical Assistant course; Medical Assistant Certification or Registration valid in the state of WA required.
• 3+ Years patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Previous patient care experience including EKG's and observed UA collections.
• Excels at performing difficult blood draws.
• Opioid Treatment Program experience is preferred but not required.

Other Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a Level 3 Kalispel Tribe of Indians Work Permit
• Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job:

• A majority of the work shift requires sitting, standing, and waking throughout the day.
• Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as may be responsible for moving office supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes.

Additional

• The nature of this position is fast paced.
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs while employed.
• Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel as needed (minimal).

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

All employees shall refrain from any private business or activity, which might cause their personal interest to conflict with or affect the impartial discharge of their duties to the Camas Health Recovery Center. Each employee must demonstrate personal integrity and is charged with the responsibility to serve and represent the Camas Health Recovery Center in a professional manner. Employees must be free and appear free of any activity, agreement, business investment, or interest in situations, which may interfere with that.