Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Anav Health Clinic

Primary Location: Onsite

Classification: Regular/Full-time

Reports to: Nurse Supervisor

Salary: DOE (range: $21.00-$27.00 /hour)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists medical providers: Physician and Family Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient clinic during examination and treatment of medical patients by performing duties outlined below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Preparing patients for examination.

- Measure and records vital signs, collects specimens, prepares examination rooms, selects and lays out medical supplies, provides routine information related to medical treatments and procedures and assists the medical providers.

- Retrieves laboratory test results and patient files.

- Maintains medical equipment and orders and maintains inventory of medical supplies.

- Assists with client referrals to outside service providers.

- Performs clerical functions and data input into the Resource Patient Management System related to medical activities.

- Other duties related to medical activities as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Confidentiality

- The Medical Assistant will comply with HIPAA and other federal, state, local, and tribal privacy regulations, as well as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client matters.

- Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate good judgment and excellent customer service skills.

- Have good analytical skills and strong attention to detail.

- Experience providing first aid services, EKGs, phlebotomy, hearing and exercise testing.

- CPR, Phlebotomy and First Aid certifications.

- Must be able to pass a background check.

- Must adhere to tribal drug and alcohol policy.

- Must have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable by the Tribe.

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent and two years of experience in a medical clinic.

- Proficient in reading and understanding verbal and written instructions.

- Skill and experience in functioning in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.

- Willingness to obtain certification as a Medical Assistant within one year of employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

- Medical Assistant Certification.

Indian Preference:

In accordance with CFR 25, Part 276 and in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 701(b) and 703(i), preference in filling all vacancies will be given to qualified American Indian candidates.

Veteran Preference:

In accordance with QVIR Personnel Policy, applicants with documented Veteran status (such as DD-214) will be given preference in filling vacancies.

For questions regarding this position description, including applications, please contact Quartz Valley Indian Reservation Human Resources at 530-468-5907 or humanresources@qvir-nsn.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Jones, CA 96032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Jones, CA 96032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person