What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant (2) position at Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will provide patient care and assist nursing staff in the Klamath Tribes’ Medical Clinic. This position will be responsible for a full range of back office tasks for the Medical Clinic and will exercise full professional discretion and technical judgment based on training. Routine duties shall include providing health care related services to individuals eligible for services provided by Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services in homes, schools, clinics, alternate job sites and other community locations within the Klamath Tribes’ Service Unit.
Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications : Failure to comply with minimum position requirements may result in termination of employment.
- REQUIRED to possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent. ( Must submit copy of diploma or transcripts with application.)
- REQUIRED to possess and maintain one of the following : Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or related health care certification . ( Must submit a copy of certification with application.)
- REQUIRED to acquire and maintain BLS certification within 180 days of hire; strongly recommend certification within 90 days of hire, probationary period will be extended for a maximum of 180 days pending certification.
- REQUIRED to submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy. Following hire must immediately report to Human Resource any citation, arrest, conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime.
- REQUIRED to submit to TB skin testing upon hire and adhere to KTHFS staff immunization policy in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations for healthcare workers.
- REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a Mandatory Reporter in accordance with the Klamath Tribes Juvenile Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 15.64 and General Council Resolution #2005 003, all Tribal staff are considered mandatory reporters.
Indian Preference :
Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy. ( Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference).
