Medical Assistant- Women's Health

Position Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Women's Health

Position Summary: Assists in the provision of quality health care by performing a large variety of patient care activities such as preparing patients for visits, assist in basic procedures, and enhancing patient flow. Supports department activities by performing duties such as maintaining inventory stock and laboratory supplies, completing regular safety checks, and cleaning and sanitizing relevant surfaces and materials. The Medical Assistant (MA) will perform various office and clinical duties to keep the department running efficiently. Records and inputs pertinent data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and reports abnormalities to Health Care Provider.

Critical Tasks:

· Performs a variety of pre-exam activities such as receiving patient, determining chief complaint, and reviewing medical history.

· Assists in patient check in by collecting important patient information such as health, weight, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.

· Oversees patient checkout process and implements medical orders.

· Maintains EHR through the regular collection and entry of relevant data.

· Analyzes collected data for abnormalities to report to Health Care Provider.

· Assists in procedure preparation by sanitizing exam rooms, replacing paper sheets, replacing soiled instruments, and organizing tools and equipment.

· Facilitate basic office procedures; obtaining consents, participating in pre-procedure time outs, and assisting the provider in procedures.

· Will provide supervised wound care and dressing changes.

· Tracks inventory stock and laboratory supplies and replaces items as necessary.

· Carries out basic lab draws and medical tests and packages for processing by laboratory.

· Administers intramuscular injections, immunizations, and over-the-counter medications under direction of a physician.

· Coordinates transportation of patients to healthcare facilities and ensures that facility receives relevant patient information.

· Follows directions during urgent care situations to assist in any way possible.

· Performs other job-related activities as requested.

Position Performance Indicators:

· Understands relevant medical terminology.

· Demonstrates ability to discuss medical terminology in a manner that is understandable for the patient.

· Maintains accurate notes and logs by reliably collecting and documenting patient data.

· Demonstrates knowledge of infection control process in accordance with established standards.

· Protects patient privacy in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and GRHC’s Code of Ethics.

· Understands and follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions. Attends safety education sessions.

· Participates in educational programs to maintain current level of skill and remain up to date with industry trends.

· Maintains professional yet caring demeanor throughout all patient interactions and ensures clinic staff operates similarly.

· Works productively and cooperatively with a wide array of key executive, leadership, other departments, and vendors.

· Adheres to GRHC’s service standards and organizational values in interactions with GRHC patients, other customers and fellow employees.

Additional Position Performance Metrics:

· Performs all critical tasks on a timely and increasingly efficient basis.

· Exhibits behaviors continuously in the best interests of employee, patient, medical, and service needs.

· Adheres strictly to the principle of confidentiality.

· Complies with all GRHC policies, procedures, and directives.

· Communicates thoroughly and productively with other employees on all work-related subjects.

· Maintains a dependable work attendance record with extremely infrequent absences or lateness.

Required Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED required.

· 1 year experience of patient care preferred.

· Current and valid Medical Assistant certificate from an approved and accredited program.

· Current and continuing BLS training and certifications.

· Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community or other Native

American cultures and community health services.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the critical tasks of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those critical tasks.

· Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard clinical or hospital environment with public contact and frequent interruptions.

· Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a clinic or hospital setting; to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate medical and office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

· Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

· Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the critical tasks of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the critical tasks.

· High performance standards with a focus upon coordination, dependability, and service to clients.

· Highly professional, clean, and organized.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacaton, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24