Salary: $21.92 – $25.58 per hour

Job Type: Full-time (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date: Until Filled

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Administers direct patient care as required to assist clinic health care providers withing the FHC.
• Performs routine intake and patient care by recording vital signs, administers injections, nebulizer treatments, wound dressing, clinic labs, EKG, Spirometry testing as ordered by the provider, and other therapeutic procedures as directed by the provider.
• Works with the front office staff to verify insurance benefits as needed. May cover front office when needed.
• Reviews charts for quality improvement and prepares for all appointments.
• Works with all data related to patient care, notes, GPRA, UDS, grant required data through PCCs in NextGen EHR and existing patient information systems and reporting purposes.
• Maintains exam rooms with cleaning and stocking of supplies on a routine schedule in accordance with protocols, standards, and regulations of NACA Family Health Center.
• Supervises the patient’s schedules and navigates the flow of care.
• Receives training and supervision for triaging of same day needs of patients who present to clinic.
• Collaborates patient education with the Health Promotion team as directed by the Clinical Nurse.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments for minor procedures and examinations within the same day of use.
• Maintains instrument functions and orders repairs, calibrates equipment, and maintains logs for all clinic instrument inventory, checks and orders oxygen tanks and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

High school diploma or GED, plus an accredited certification as a Medical Assistant. One year experience in a clinical setting.  Clinical competencies updated annually with staff development and training.  This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Must be current with required immunization per the NACA HR Policies and Procedures and Infection Control Policy. Level I Fingerprint Clearance, BLS and HIPAA Certification. Possess a valid State Driver’s License. Must pass a criminal background investigation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Medical Assistant principals, practices, and techniques sufficient to provide necessary and effective service to patients.
• Knowledge of NextGen EHR, GPRA, and UDS systems and measures.
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally, both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skills in operating a computer.
• Ability to work in a team environment

*Must complete and submit an NACA, Inc. Employment Application, Letter of Interest, Resume and Transcripts.  Application can be obtained through website www.nacainc.org. Any question, please contact Human Resources at (928)526-2968.  Employer exercises EEOC and Indian preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. If you wish to exercise Indian Preference and you are a registered member of a federally or state recognized tribe, attach copy of tribal Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).