Medical Assistant & Sterile Processing Lead

This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and may work with any physician within Student Health Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Order, unpack, stock and inventory medical supplies for clinic
• Respond to emergency supply requests during minor surgery
• Operate equipment to clean and sterilize surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment
• Collect lab specimens
• Administer medications and/or injections
• Take and record vital signs
• Prepare medical equipment and instruments for decontamination
• Explain exam/treatment procedures to patients
• Obtain and manage medical records
• Maintain accurate records of when items undergo sterilization
• Perform ECG and Spirometry tests
• Return phone calls when requested
• Manage returned lab/x-ray reports including calls to patients with results with direction from a clinician
• Prepare patients for exam
• Inspect equipment for signs for wear or damage
• Make appointments
• Work closely with clinical staff and business operations manager to maintain inventory of consumable supplies and reorder/replenish as needed
• Assist health care providers with exams
• Instruct patients regarding medications, referrals, follow-up appointments

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Completed an educational program for medical assistants

• Certified Medical Assistant or a Registered Medical Assistant

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have ability to positively respond to difficult situations with comprehensive and creative outcomes.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented office culture, assisting with special projects, events and departmental and/or Student Wellness area initiatives
• Model professional and ethical behavior
• The ability to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population.
• Maintain knowledge of and implement current best practices for college health
• Utilize a growth mindset when facing personal and professional development opportunities.
• Consistently demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively coordinate and prioritize workload to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the overall operations of the Student Health Service with intentional interdepartmental collaboration and the development and implementation of integrated operations processes.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to build and maintain positive working relationships within the department, University, and community
• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

This position has supervisory duties?

No

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Special Instructions

Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.




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