Medical Assistant Apprentice I

Description Job Title Medical Assistant Apprentice I Location Fairbanks, AK, US Organization Name Health Services Job Summary Job Summary:

Incumbent provides administrative and clinical support to the medical staff of Tanana Chiefs Conference throughout the clinics within multiple specialties to include but not limited to: primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, OB/GYN, pediatrics, internal medicine. Adhere to the TCC Ch'eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.

Essential Functions Essential Functions:

This list is

ILLUSTRATIVE

ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. During the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice shall receive work experience and job-related education in all phases of the occupation, including safe work practices, necessary to develop the skill and proficiency of a skilled professional.

Representative Duties:

Under the general administrative supervision of the Clinical Support Manager, job incumbent: During the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice shall receive work experience and job-related education in all phases of the occupation, including safe work practices, necessary to develop the skill and proficiency of a skilled professional. 1. Greets patients in waiting area, escorts them throughout their entire clinic experience. 2. Obtains brief history and performs screening questions in accordance to clinic policy and documents in the

E.H.R. 3.

Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. 4. Takes orders from clinician on obtaining diagnostic testing to include labs, imaging, and other necessary tests. 5. Carries out orders from licensed medical personnel. 6. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions. 7. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member. 8. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, lab areas, procedure rooms and other unit areas and unit equipment to include reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs. 9. Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests. 10. Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient's records, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes. 11. Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

1. Alaska Native or American Indian Preferred. 2. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 3. Must be eighteen years old or older. 4. Enrolled in credentialed Certified Medical Assistant Program through Tanana Chiefs Conference and the partnered program within six (6) months of hire. 5. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card within three (3) months of hire. 6. Previous experience working in Rural Alaska or providing medical care to Alaska Natives preferred. 7. Familiarity with medical terminology. 8. Regional travel on a periodic basis is required. 9. Must pass background check pursuant to Federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements and State of Alaska background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Proficiency with typing, using Office computer (MS Office Suite) and clinical computer applications (RPMS). 2. Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. 3. Ability to maintain patient and office confidentiality.

Supervision:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision Physical demands:

Job incumbent must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in support of equipment and supplies. Position requires recurring bending, stooping, kneeling, reading, handling, speaking, hearing, and seeing. Position may require extended periods of standing. Incumbent may periodically lift patients, with or without assistance, in the process of providing medical assessment of patient conditions. Job incumbent must be willing and able to travel to remote locations throughout Alaska.

Summation Summation:

May be exposed to contagious diseases and risks while caring for emotionally disturbed and highly intoxicated patients. May be exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.