Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Department: Correctional

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Umatilla County Jail

Compensation: $27.00 / hour

Description

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant wanted for Umatilla Country in Pendelton, OR. Join the team to provide quality care to patients and assist in supporting the health and wellness of patients.

• Part-time

Key Responsibilities

·        Perform and record vital signs, height, weight, and other pertinent medical information i.e., allergies on medical record and in computer.
·        Prepare patients for examination and assist physician or nurse practitioner with procedures.
·        Provide instructions to patients undergoing tests/procedures.
·        Refer all unexpected/abnormal physical findings or complaint by patient to physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse, according to accepted procedures.
·        Assure cleanliness of patient clinical areas.
·        Clean and sterilize medical supplies and equipment.
·        Provided coverage for fitness center in absence of regular fitness center staff.
·        Maintain medical information (health information, monthly bulletin boards in clinic, international travel information from approved travel resources).
·        Assist with clerical/administrative duties as needed (greeting patients, answering telephones, entering computer data, preparing medical records).
·        Support the wellness and health promotion programs as directed by the Project Manager/Clinic Administrator
·        Other duties as assigned within your scope of practice

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

·      Possess a one-year certificate from a college or technical school, or two years experience in the field or health related area
·      Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 
·     General knowledge of personal computers, or capability to gain knowledge and skill in use of computer.·        Knowledge of normal and abnormal ranges of vital signs and results of medical testingperformed in clinic.·        Proficiency in performing laboratory procedures, or capability of developing such proficiency.·        Capable of seeing and hearing adequately to effectively interact with patients and co- workers, and to perform essential functions, and manual dexterity to perform medical testing.·        Ability to communicate effectively with patients, members of the healthcare team, the NASAcommunity, and other clients.·        Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.·        Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• Short and long term Disability