Medical - Medical Assistant

1821 LeClerc Rd N #1, Cusick, WA 99119, USA

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order:
1) Kalispel Tribal Members;
2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member;
3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes;
4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment:
Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation:
All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

The Medical Assistant will assist in providing medical triage and medical clinic services under the direction of clinic practitioners. In addition, the Medical Assistant will provide basic office and administrative duties relative to a small rural primary care clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of quality medical care in a dependable, responsible, respectful, safe, caring and culturally sensitive manner; obtain histories, assist in determining conditions, arrange consultations, administer treatments and medications, and provide prevention services in an outpatient clinic. Perform telephone consultations with patient, family, and/or specialists, coordinating care as indicated. Accomplish tasks with attention to detail.
• Develop routines, guidelines and policies that will ensure continuity and consistency in the provision of care. Review and update x‑ray, lab and pharmacy protocols and policies.
• Provide administrative support to clinic personnel to improve clinic operations and functions. Review and approve budget requisitions. Track patients for appropriate medical follow‑up using chronic disease management software. Provide administrative updates to electronic medical record for new tests, services and referrals. Provide training to new employees as appropriate.
• Obtain preliminary health history, and make physical assessment, recognizing the range of “normal” and the manifestations of common abnormalities; record vital signs and all other pertinent information in electronic record; make appropriate referrals to other team members or provide the necessary service; document observations, assessment, interventions and therapeutic measures administered; prepare paperwork for ordered x‑rays and laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, consultative services, etc.
  
  Schedule referrals as ordered, notifying patient of date and time of appointments. Follow up to ensure patient kept appointments and document if patient did not follow through on scheduled appointments.
• Instruct individuals in appropriate wound care, signs and symptoms of infection, care of sprains, strains and fractures, use of crutches and orthopedic equipment, diagnostic examination preparation, etc.
• Assist and obtain lab and x‑ray services, including but not limited to drawing blood, running waived testing and taking x‑rays; assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; assist with casting, suturing, wound debridement, dressing, etc; operate a variety of medical equipment, electrocardiograms, audiometer, etc; assist in the provision of emergency treatment.
• Maintain close communication with Supervisor about clinic needs and complex patient care issues. Comply with organizational deadlines, keep abreast of organizational updates. Collaborate with other team members and colleagues to provide organized and effective care.
• Prepare for specialty services by ensuring that necessary supplies and equipment are available and work area set up to accommodate the particular activity;
  Order and maintain adequate supplies/inventory…