Medical Assistant Jobs

Assists in the provision of quality health care by performing a large variety of patient care activities such as preparing patients for visits, assist in basic procedures, and enhancing patient flow. Supports department activities by performing duties such as maintaining inventory stock and laboratory supplies, completing regular safety checks, and cleaning and sanitizing relevant surfaces and materials. The Medical Assistant (MA) will perform various office and clinical duties to keep the department running efficiently. Records and inputs pertinent data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and reports abnormalities to Health Care Provider.

• Assists in procedure preparation by sanitizing exam rooms, replacing paper sheets, replacing soiled instruments, and organizing tools and equipment.
• Coordinates transportation of patients to healthcare facilities and ensures that facility receives relevant patient information.
• Analyzes collected data for abnormalities to report to Health Care Provider.
• Follows directions during urgent care situations to assist in any way possible.
• Performs a variety of pre-exam activities such as receiving patient, determining chief complaint, and reviewing medical history.
• Will provide supervised wound care and dressing changes.
• Carries out basic lab draws and medical tests and packages for processing by laboratory.
• Current and continuing BLS training and certifications within 90 days in position.
• Tracks inventory stock and laboratory supplies and replaces items as necessary.
• Performs other job-related activities as requested.
• Assists in patient check in by collecting important patient information such as health, weight, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community or other Native American cultures and community health services.
• Administers intramuscular injections, immunizations, and over-the-counter medications under direction of a physician.
• Facilitate basic office procedures; obtaining consents, participating in pre-procedure time outs, and assisting the provider in procedures.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Oversees patient checkout process and implements medical orders.
• Maintains EHR through the regular collection and entry of relevant data.
• 1 year experience of patient care preferred.
• Current and valid Medical Assistant certificate from an approved and accredited program.

Administers advanced life support care to sick and injured persons to stabilize, evacuate and transport them to an appropriate medical facility by performing the following duties personally. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are fulfilled on a timely basis.

• Prior medical environment work experience is preferred.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.
• Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities.
• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patients.
• National Registry Paramedic Certification and/or AzDHS Paramedic state license.
• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in body.
• Maintains proficiency in cardiology, pharmacology, acute medicine, advanced airway and respiratory therapies, trauma, burns, orthopedic injuries, triage, extrication, and fluid resuscitation.
• Utilizes a wide array of diagnostic, treatment and monitoring equipment/materials to assure accurate pre-hospital diagnoses and safe transport of all patients.
• Accurately assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance.
• Demonstrates ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish all tasks despite frequent interruptions.
• Provides ongoing patient and family medical/health education and advocacy outside of emergency care.
• ACLS, PALS, ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures.
• Decontaminates emergency vehicles following treatment of patients, particularly those with infectious diseases, and reports such cases to proper authorities.
• Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and application of new drugs, material, and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions when dealing with patients and all other individuals.
• Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garment on patient to improve blood circulation.
• High school graduation at a minimum.
• Maintains control of response locations and coordination of activities as the primary provider at emergency locations.
• Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment.
• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.
• Observes, records, and reports on patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Interest in medical subjects, patient services/care, and customer service.
• Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.
• Monitors trauma, critical and cardiac patients while responding to symptoms and data palliatively and appropriately prior to hospital arrival.
• Coordinates work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
• Provides capability and skill development to Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
• Administers injections of medications and drugs when appropriate and necessary.
• Ensures that all medications are used properly and without error.
• Performs all responsibilities in a highly safe manner by staying aware of hazards including vehicle traffic, dangerous conditions, and combative and/or dangerous individuals.
• ITLS or AMLS course completion is preferred as well as MAG300 and 400 advanced NIMS training.
• Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing, while performing all essential functions.