Certified Medical Assistant

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

This position will provide services in the Echo Cliffs Health Centeras assigned. The incumbent will work under the supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (e.g. physician, dentist, and nurse practitioner). Medical assistants perform a broad range of administrative and clinical duties to facilitate the work of the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for gathering necessary vital signs from patients, prepare and send laboratory specimens for routine tests, sets up and cleans examination room, maintains supply stock in between exams, and record data under direct supervision of the provider or LIP.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification

• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant from one of the following accrediting bodies: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Health Center Association (NHA)
• Approved medical assistance training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); a medical assisting program accredited by any accrediting agency recognized by the USD of Education or a training program the meets or exceeds and verifies the entry‑level competencies of a medical assistant prescribed under R4-16-402(A).
• Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Experience

Demonstrated satisfactory performance during clinical experiences as a part of an accredited program as evidenced by positive references from clinical instructors

Other Skills and Abilities

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Successful and positive working relationships; seen as a team player
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of ethics complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite applications and EMR system.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety precautions
• Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions