What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Seldovia Village Tribe IRA?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Starting at $22 per hour, DOE
We provide on-the-job training, no experience necessary!
Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT).
Hours : Full-time, 40 hour per week position, four 10 hour days.
Salary Range : Starting $22 per hour, depending on experience
Opportunities for Growth : We offer a medical assistant career ladder. Get pay increases with completion of certifications. SVT will pay for your certification exam fees!
What You'll Do :
- Work directly with Providers to support patient visits (pre-visit prep, visit, and post-visit activities)
- Assist in population health management, quality improvement, and quality assurance activities.
- Understand and apply principles of aseptic technique and Universal Precautions for infection control.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA, PPI regulations, and SVTHW policies and procedures.
- Prepare patient for exams, procedures, and treatments.
- Obtain chief complaint, provide basic screening tests and collect vital signs.
- Assist with exams, procedures, and treatment as required
- Recognize and respond to emergencies
- Coordinate patient car information with providers.
- Send letters to patients with laboratory, radiology, and procedure results as directed.
- Communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
- Clean, stock, and maintain patient care areas, equipment, lobby, and laboratory, Clean, package, and sterilize supplies and instruments
- Maintain clinical supply inventory
- Collect and process lab specimens and CLIA-waived diagnostic tests
- Perform requirements for OSHA and CLIA compliance such as refrigerator temperatures, lab quality assurance tests, autoclave spore tests, etc.
- Perform basic clerical functions
- Participate in orientation of new staff
- Assist in making patient referrals and patient follow-up as directed.
- Conduct patient education as directed.
- Be proficient with MA competencies and skillsets as outlined for work performed.
- Complete basic radiology training.
- Project a professional manner and image, adhering to ethical principles.
- Actively participate in one of the SVTHW committees as assigned by Management.
What You'll Need :
High School Diploma or GED required
1 years related experience in a clinical setting preferred
MA Certification or Community Health Aide Certification preferred. Will consider LPN, EMT, or CNA. Phlebotomy Certification strongly preferred. CPR Certification required -but may be provided or updated by SVT.
Travel Requirements
Travel between communities, Seldovia, Homer or Anchor Point by boat, plane, or car is required. This travel is subject to inclement weather conditions and may require overnights in Seldovia, should weather cause travel cancelations.
Employment Requirements
Background check
FBI fingerprinting
Preemployment drug-testing
Employee Health Requirements
What You'll Get :
About Us :
Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point.
Salary : $300 - $250,000
