What are the responsibilities and job description for the Population Health CMA position at Norton Sound Health?
Position Title: Population Health CMA
Department: Population Health
Reports To: Director of Clinical Ancillary Services
Position Code:
28520225
FLSA:
Non- Exempt
ICPA:
Covered
Effective Date:
Rev. 5/16/16
Grade:
6/7/8
Barrier Crimes:
Covered
OCC:
WC:
RBE:
EHR:
PB:
Purpose of Position:
Provide patient and family focused care in accordance with NSHC’s policies and procedures while applying standards for professional Certified Medical Assistant practice in the outpatient setting.
Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.
Essential Functions:
Intake patients by obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and all medications that the patient is currently taking, documenting chief complaints before the patient is seen by the physician
Obtain laboratory results for review by the physician, setting up and assisting with procedures, completing lab requisition forms and entering labs as ordered
Perform various injections such as intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous, and phlebotomy as ordered
Perform electrocardiograms, suture removal and wound care, patient education and assist with minor surgery
Ensure patient follow-up care and scheduling of appointments
Prepare and stock examination rooms
Administer oxygen therapy by nasal cannula or face mask as ordered by the physician
Perform other duties as assigned
Personal Traits:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
Required Knowledge:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Job Specific knowledge is listed below:
Basic vital signs
Set up for general procedures (such as pap smears and wound care)
Required Skills and Abilities:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:
Above average customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities