Medical Assistant I

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pReports To: Back Office Supervisor/ppStatus: Full-Time, Non-Exempt/ppPosition Summary: The Back Office Supervisor oversees the team of Medical Assistants, who are responsible for preparing patients to be examined, setting up exam rooms, performing in-house labs, and conducting frequent recalls for various tests among other duties. In addition, the position has supervisory and administrative responsibilities as an assistant to the Medical Clinic Manager. The IHC is a Patient Centered Health Home and all employees are an integral part of this model of care delivery./ppPosition Summary: The Medical Assistant assists the physician(s) in preparing patients to be examined, and for setting up the examining rooms. The IHC is a Patient Centered Health Home and all employees are an integral part of this model of care delivery./ppDuties Responsibilities:/pulliSets up the examining rooms and prepares patients to be seen by the medical provider/liliPerforms routine back office clinical tasks as follows:/liulliVital signs, chief complaints/liliSimple Lab: HET, AU, UPT, EKG and others as needed/liliKeeps instruments and examining rooms clean and orderly/liliSterilizes instruments/liliKnowledgeable about daily procedures as per available protocols/liliAssisting providers during scope exams or procedures/li/ulliAssists in obtaining data or reports for keeping monthly statistics/liliAssists in other supportive services as necessary for the orderly flow of patients, such as, keeping charts orderly, assists in pulling and filing charts, as needed/liliAttends regular staff meetings/liliAssists patients with filling out questionnaires/liliIs knowledgeable about immunization schedules workflow protocols, safe administration techniques, storage and handling, correct IZ documentation, and collects appropriate data for entry into the computer for follow-up of immunizations/liliAssists with tracking and rescheduling of patients as per protocol/liliIs knowledgeable about patient education handouts/liliComply with IHCs HIPAA, and Privacys Policies/liliParticipate as a proactive representative of the Patient Centered Health Home/liliPerform duties utilizing the Team-Based Approach/liliPerforms other duties as assigned/li/ulpRequired Qualifications, Knowledge Abilities:/pulliHigh school degree or equivalent required with a medical assistant certification or upon successful completion of an externship at IHC/liliFluent in English/Spanish and computer skills a plus/liliA minimum of two years experience working as a medical assistant in a health care setting/liliAbility to lift and carry 20 lbs required/liliAbility to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time required/liliExcellent organizational and customer service skills/liliAbility to follow written and oral instructions and learn new procedures quickly/liliAbility to stay calm while working quickly and with a high degree of accuracy/liliFlexibility, initiative, and reliability/liliKnowledge of ability to work with the American Indian community other minority populations/liliAbility to maintain strict confidentiality/liliAbility to function independently and as a team member within diverse environments as well as with a diverse staff composition/liliDemonstrated ability to perform multiple administrative functions simultaneously in an accurate, organized, efficient manner. Ability to multitask thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment/liliAbility to carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical professional manner and demonstrate good judgment/li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/pulliAbility to sit, stand and walk for extensive periods of time/liliManual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for nursing care/liliAbility to lift up to 35 pounds/liliAbility to stoop, squat, or bend frequently/liliCorrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients and professional staff/li/ulpWorking Conditions:/ppExposure to all patient elements, including communicable disease and blood borne pathogens. Will be working in a fast paced medical environment which can be stressful and constantly changing conditions. Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch. However, working hours may vary depending upon need. Will need to be flexible in performing tasks with limited discretion in making judgment decisions./ppPreference is given to qualified American Indians/Alaskan Native in accordance with the American Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472, 473 and 473a). In other than the above, the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including minorities, women, disabled and veterans./ppBenefits:/ppEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or on-call. Contact us for more information on the specific benefits offered. Some of the most popular benefits include:/pulliPaid Holidays/liliHealth Insurance Benefits/liliContinuing Education/liliEmployee Assistance/liliLeave for the Care of Family Members/liliFlexible Spending Accounts/liliLife Insurance/liliLong-Term Disability Insurance/liliPaid Time Off/liliWellness Program/li/ulpDue to the large volume of resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications. Candidates who meet specific qualifications will be contacted during the course of this search./p/div