Medical Assistant

Immediate need for a talented Medical Assistant . This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Juneau, AK(Onsite).

Job
-31473

Pay Range: $60,000 - $83,000/annum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shift: Day Shift
• Performs the duties of Clinical Assistant 1 but has additional experience or education to apply more extensive knowledge of medical practice and terminology and judgment.
• Prepares for patient visit by reviewing chart for needed forms, follow-up labs or procedures needed.
• Obtains and records age-appropriate vital signs per department protocol, i.e., temperature, height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, respiration, pulse oximetry, visual acuity testing.
• Obtains medical history update and confirms medication history.
• Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed.
• Ensure patient medication and immunization records are current.
• Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.
• Transport patients within the facility, as needed.
• Demonstrate ability to smoothly manage patient care duties while maintaining clinic flow.
• Reports, and when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents, or breeches in safety.
• Observes patients to ensure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.
• Sets up equipment and supplies for routine exams and minor procedures.
• Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
• Provides specimen collection, Point of Care Testing (POCT). Follows protocol for collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens. With appropriate provider’s written orders: apply heat/cold packs, abdominal binders, anti-embolism stockings, obtain 12 lead EKGs per competency assessment, peak flow, applies oxygen as ordered.
• Assists patients with ambulation or transfer; perform minor treatments, e.g., simple dressing changes, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, cast removal, use of an automated defibrillator (AED practices approved airway management techniques, DM foot screening.
• Provides basic patient education material and discharge instructions as directed by the provider.
• Appropriately processes surgical equipment and ensures sterile package integrity.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Ensures exam room supplies are organized and stocked.
• Maintains lab equipment and organizes lab supplies.
• Inventory, re-order, and stock medical supplies.
• Disposes of solid/liquid waste and infectious materials according to infection control standards.
• Performs basic health coaching and patient education, according to evidence-based guidelines using patient education materials.
• Conducts daily/weekly/monthly QA checks on equipment and maintain logs.
• Demonstrates correct utilization of computer-based health information systems and electronic health record systems.
• Notify provider or supervisor of any repairs/safety concerns that need attention.
• Answers inquiries of a general nature by nursing staff, provider staff, other departments, visitors, and patients: assisting them in a friendly and cooperative manner; receives and relays messages to personnel and uses proper telephone etiquette. Makes confirmation calls to patients as needed.
• Other Functions
• Provides cross-coverage for their peers, helping peers and clinics that need assistance to ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients throughout.
• Attends and participates in at least 50% of staff meetings annually; responsible for applying information presented in staff meetings; participates in unit goal setting; complies with…