Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community.
Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $35,360.00-$47,840.00

**This Position will be based at Grant Union High School**

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) reports to the Medical Clinic Manager and supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings; assists in the examination and treatment of patients in a fast pace Primary Care setting. The Medical Assistant maintains patient flow to ensure patient care is provided in an orderly and timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine clinical tasks.
• Completes patient intake, document immunizations on logs, and processes all orders in NextGen, electronic health record.
• Assists with visual and/or audio screenings and documentation thereof.
• Assists with minor procedures including but not limited to PAP smears, throat culture, biopsies and hands instruments and materials to providers as directed. Prepares specimens for storage and transport.
• Prepares forms related to patient care and services.
• If the patient is to pay for outside lab tests, prepares the form and prices the test for the receptionist to collect payment. Escorts patients from exam room to reception if payment is required.
• Prepares exams room for providers.
• Coordinates referral with referral clerks.
• Processes prior authorizations for medications.
• Prepares and administers vaccines, injections, EKG’s, Point of Care labs, Urine Drug Screens and any CLIA waved lab tests as ordered by medical provider.
• Completes prescription refills utilizing standing orders/per provider.
• Sterilizes and cleans instruments. Maintains the sterilization inventory.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Must follow Scope of Practice for Certified Medical Assisting as outlined in the Official California Code of Federal Regulations.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution.
• Back Office Experience
• Experience Administering Injections

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an FQHC setting
• Knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.
• Bilingual
• Experience with Nextgen or other electronic health record system.
• Experience in Pediatrics
• Active certification from a Medical Assistant Certifying Board (Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)).

Benefits:

• Supportive and creative work environment.
• Medical coverage offered with two of the region's highest quality providers.
• 403B plan with a 3% match after 90 days.
• 12 paid days off.

EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition or physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit factors.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non- merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, SNAHC will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Applicants and employees may request an accommodation of a physical or mental disability at any time in the application process or during employment.

Note to Applicants: Please be advised that you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance as a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at SNAHC.

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Education

• Technical/other training or better in Medical Assistant

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert Medical Assistant

Skills

• Back Office Experience
• Communication Skills
• Maintain high degree of confidentiality
• Computer Skills - MS Suite
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational, writing & Verbal Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to set priorities
• Superior professionalism dealing with all

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well