Certified Medical Assistant

*Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc.
* *About Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc.
* Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc.
is a rural community health clinic that was incorporated as a 501 ( c )(3) in 1984 to address the disparity in health care among Native American people living in Mendocino County.
*Our Mission* Consolidated Tribal Health Clinic, Inc.
is committed to healthy lifestyles and honoring traditional Native American values to maintain physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing of the community.
*Certified Medical Assistant* *Job Summary* This position performs routing patient screening, additional technical supportive services, medical clerical duties, and other tasks within scope of practice.
*Job Duties & Responsibilities* * Places patients in examination rooms, performs and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure), obtains the patients’ reason for the clinic visit and basic history information, including known illnesses, known allergies, medications and pertinent social history.
* Records information in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with procedures of the Medical Department.
* Performs only those duties authorized under certification, approved by the Medical Director, immediate supervisor, and other departmental providers.
* Collects (non-invasive) specimens, assists patient with ambulation and transfer, prepares patient for examination, provides patient information and instructions as directed by the provider; cut nails of otherwise healthy patients and performs ear lavage as ordered.
* Follows specific training may perform simple (CLIA waived) laboratory tests, including: withdrawing capillary blood by skin puncture (“finger stick”) and withdrawing blood by venipuncture or administering skin tests, including Mantoux skin tests.
* Follows specific training may perform simple screening tests, including: (obtaining but not interpreting test results for) vision, hearing and electrocardiogram (ECG) testing.
* Follows specific training related to administering medications via different routes or injection methods (e.
g.
, oral, sublingual, topical vaginal, rectal, inhalation, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections).
* Verifies the correct medication and dosage prior to administration, by a licensed provider or immediate supervisor.
* Applies and removes bandages and dressings, orthopedic appliances, removes casts and splints, obtains foot impressions, selects and adjusts crutches, per the provider’s orders.
* Assists supervisor with quality assurance (QA) requirements on a regular basis.
* Attends meetings, workshops and other training to maintain and enhance personal knowledge and skills.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
*Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)* * High school diploma or equivalent.
* California Medical Assistant Certification (CMA), or ability to attain within six (6) months of employment.
* One (1) year experience in an ambulatory clinic or doctor’s office, or related services.
* Current CPR/First Aid certification.
*Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)* * Three (3) years of experience in an ambulatory clinic or doctor’s office, or related services.
* Current Phlebotomy certification.
* Indian Preference applies to all Consolidated Tribal Health Project (CTHP) positions in accordance with CTHP Policy and applicable federal law.
*Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* * Maintains knowledge of healthcare industry and trends, health promotion, and patient services.
* Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
* Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
* Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws, as well as CTHP policy (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.
).
* Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
*Working Conditions* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit.
The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and climb or balance.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is usually average.
*Conditions of Hire* * In accordance with CTHP policy, all employment at CTHP is "at will" and based on mutual consent.
This means that the employee or CTHP may terminate employment at any time and for any reason with or without notice.
No term of employment is expressed or implied for this “at-will” position.
* May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver license or capable of obtaining one; as well as be insurable by CTHP’s company insurance.
* CTHP complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, whereby employees shall not manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
* CTHP has several positions which must comply with the P.
L.
101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until CTHP has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.
* Due to providing healthcare services, employees are subject to an annual TB screen and flu shot, should an employee opt to not take the flu shot they will be required to wear a face mask during flu season.
*Covid 19 vaccine is required.
See Covid 19 policy.
* This Job Description describes the essential duties and qualifications.
It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job; management has the exclusive right to alter or add to this job description at any time without notice.
Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $37,752.
00 - $53,102.
40 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Paid training * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Clinic * In-person * Telehealth People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * ambulatory clinic or doctors office: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * CA Certified Medical Assistant (Required) * First Aid/BLS Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person