Medical Assistant

• Perform a variety of front and back office clerical duties in support of assigned area
• Collect patient data, obtain patient medical history
• Perform treatment procedures, prepare instruments for sterilization
• Maintain a sanitary work area
• Coordinate and schedule appointments and verify medical coverage
• May perform basic cashiering duties
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
• PATIENT CARE - Assist in preparation of patient care to include the admission, transfer and discharge process
• phone in prescriptions
• assist the provider with a variety of treatment procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Perform routine non-invasive treatment procedures
• may perform invasive procedures to include phlebotomy, ear irrigation, catheterization, and EKG's
• MEDICATION - Administer medication
• document and communicate clinical findings
• PATIENT CARE - Perform basic patient initial screening
• intakes and records vital signs
• records chief complaints
• patient data collection
• report any changes in condition or behavior
• DATA - Enter various data into computer and forms
• verify data
• schedule patient appointments
• answer and direct phone calls
• CASHIER - Perform basic cashiering duties
• collect monies
• close and balance cash register
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a sanitary work area
• report equipment problems
• order and stock supplies
• CUSTOMER SERVICE - Provide and ensure quality service and customer satisfaction
• RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions that may put a patient at risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Program Graduate
• MA accred pgm graduate or 2 yrs MA experience on DD Form 214
• UNMH MA Safe Med Admin Course Completion w/in 90 Days
• No minimum experience required
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

• 1 year directly related experience
• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Sign-On Bonus Available