Certified Medical Assistant - PCC

Norton Sound Health Corp.; Alaska; On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, Alaska is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Primary Care clinic. The role focuses on patient-centered care, vital signs, and assisting physicians with ambulatory procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, injections, ECGs, wound care, patient education, and scheduling follow-ups. Requires CMA credential and BLS certification, with at least 3 months of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical school training in medical assisting.
• Minimum 3 months doctor’s office or clinical experience; 1 year preferred.
• National CMA certification and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Intake patients by obtaining vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
• Obtain lab results and assist with procedures; enter labs as ordered.
• Perform injections (intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous) and phlebotomy as ordered.
• Administer oxygen therapy as ordered by the physician.
• Perform ECGs, wound care, patient education and assist with minor surgery.
• Ensure follow-up care and scheduling of appointments.

Skills

Multiple priorities

Education

Associate of Science degree/Technical School

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant - PCC

Regular Full-time Staff Nome, AK, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2436

Salary Range: $34.25 To $43.80 Annually

Certified Medical Assistant

Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Department: Primary Care

Reports To:Manager of Primary Care

Position Code:

27220225

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

ICPA:

Covered

Effective Date:

1/27/2023

Grade:

7

Covered

OCC:

WC:

RBE:

EHR:

Purpose of Position:

Provide patient and family focused care in accordance with NSHC’s policies and procedures while applying standards for professional Certified Medical Assistant practice in the outpatient setting.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Intake patients by obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and all medications that the patient is currently taking, documenting chief complaints before the patient is seen by the physician
• Obtain laboratory results for review by the physician, setting up and assisting with procedures, and entering labs as ordered
• Perform various injections such as intradurmal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous, and phlebotomy as ordered
• Administer oxygen therapy by nasal cannula or face mask as ordered by the physician
• Perform electrocardiograms, suture removal and wound care, patient education and assist with minor surgery
• Ensure patient follow-up care and scheduling of appointments
• Prepare and stock examination rooms
• Perform other duties as assigned

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Basic vital signs
• Set up for general procedures (such as pap smears and wound care)

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree

Program

Associate of Science degree or Technical School

Experience

Amount:

Minimum of 3 months

doctor’s office and/or clinical experience is required, one year preferred

0 (years)

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Nationally registered or licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant; BLSCertification

Physical Requirements

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit less than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
• Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds
• Push or pull using up to moderate force
• See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazrd or other harmful substances
• Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time)