Clinic Medical Assistant

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN and/or physician and other providers, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required.
• Ability to assist nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.

• Ability to position and prep patients for office procedures.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers, physicians and Clinic Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN/LPN/LVN and/or physician.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in patient education.
• Maintains infection prevention and control standards for exam/procedure rooms; cleans, disinfects, changes linen, etc.
• Maintains medical practice instruments; knowledgeable of sterilization techniques and biological indicators for sterilization.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Maintains established practice policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members of the hospital.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the medical assistant's scope of practice.
• Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting. To meet patients’ needs, virtually all positions require the ability to move freely through the building. Stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying as well as other physical demands may be required as described in the Essential Physical Demands of this position.

• Simple IRA company match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Education: Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program preferred but not required.
• Work Experience Six months of similar previous clinic experience or experience within a hospital setting required.
• Certifications/License: Certified Medical Assistant through the American Assoc. of Medical Assistants (AAMA), preferred but not required. Completion of venipuncture class, preferred but not required. Current BCLS certification.

North Platte Valley Medical Center