Job Description
The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our healthcare team as a Certified Medical Assistant. This full-time role is instrumental in providing care within our tribal community health clinic. This position is not remote, leveraging hands-on skills and in-person patient interactions at our facilities. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare service, respecting cultural sensitivities, and enhancing the well-being of our community members.
Position Purpose
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care within their scope of practice as part of an integrated care team in an outpatient primary care facility as a medical assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtain preliminary health information and physical assessment during a patient’s visit including vital signs, chief complaints, and health maintenance needs.
- Function under established procedures and medical protocols for laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures (e.g., EKG, Spirometry, Audiometry, Visual Acuity, Updraft Treatments, Tympanometry, Pulse Oximetry, and Peak Flow Measurements).
- Administer medications and assist other Medical Assistants/Nurses/Providers in therapeutic procedures (e.g., casting, suturing, wound debridement, dressing changes, etc.) within scope of practice.
- Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and laboratory tests within clinic standards and under the guidance of the laboratory technician.
- Utilize and maintain laboratory equipment with adherence to all laboratory safety standards.
- Document in patient medical record & EHR all observations, assessments, interventions, and therapeutic measures taken. Use EHR to review and process all laboratory orders.
- Coordinate follow-up patient care with ancillary services by scheduling appointments and referrals. Provides education to patients and families regarding the management of medications, treatments, home care or discharge instructions, etc.
- Assist in maintaining adequate clinic supplies & equipment as well as upkeep of clinic area by maintaining a safe environment for patient & staff. Monitor equipment for repair or damage & report deficiency to the Nurse.
- Provide and/or assist in the provision of emergency care. Implement first aid in an emergency according to emergency preparedness policies.
- Screen all patients prior to entering the facility. Adhere to COVID staff manual for protocols and workflows.
- Provide Covid testing and Covid vaccinations.
- Manage patient panels and quality measures with the primary care provider teams.
- Flexibility to travel between north and south clinics as needed.
- Adhere to all tribal policies outlined in the Employee Personnel Manual. Protect patient medical information within the guidelines of HIPAA policies & procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
