Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Office

United Indian Health Services, Inc.; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

United Indian Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in examinations and treatments in a culturally responsive setting.

You will greet clients, document vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate EHR entries. The role requires Level I duties with potential Level II responsibilities, including certification in Medical Assisting and the ability to work independently at satellite sites.

Qualifications

• Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school
• Must have High School diploma or GED
• Must have Medical Assisting certificate
• Must have three (3) years of medical assisting experience

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with HIPAA and other regulations concerning client confidentiality.
• Greet clients in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Attempts to deescalate any client complaint and engages supervisor promptly as needed.
• Interviews clients, obtains vital signs and relevant history, and records information in clients' records.
• Prepares clients according to needs.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of clients.
• Prepares equipment for appointment according to client / provider needs.
• Understands and uses sterile technique when needed.
• Assists Medical Providers in all established procedures performed in the clinical setting.
• Operates/performs equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed.
• Capable of reading and interpreting pediatric periodicity charts.
• Capable of reviewing, reconciling, and administering immunizations in accordance with the ACIP.
• Performs specific injections and treatments as defined by clinic Policies and Procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects exam rooms and work areas in accordance with clinic policies.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning and necessary sterilization of all equipment and instruments used in accordance with clinic Policy and Procedure.
• Reports deficits or low inventory of supplies to appropriate personnel.
• Provides guidance for clients to designated areas for labs and referrals.
• Enters and retrieves data from the EHR.
• Answers the phone in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Communicates with clinic staff to facilitate efficient client flow and meet client needs.
• Communicates any emergency immediately to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains positive, effective, and respectful working relationship with peers.
• Attends department meetings and other assigned meetings and trainings.
• Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and wears appropriate work attire.
• Participates in Tele-Health visits as needed.
• Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year.
• Must be willing to work with American Indian/Alaska Native people and demonstrate cultural awareness and humility
• Must be willing to deliver services in a culturally responsive manner.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guideline
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting certificate

Job description

United Indian Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in examinations and treatments in a culturally responsive setting.

You will greet clients, document vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate EHR entries. The role requires Level I duties with potential Level II responsibilities, including certification in Medical Assisting and the ability to work independently at satellite sites.