Medical Assistant - Grand Rapids, United States - Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

Description

*JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant


Supervisor:
Clinical Manager


Status:
Non-Exempt - Fulltime


Salary:
Grade 5 ($ $23.29 hourly)

Posting Ends: 05/15/2024 9:00 a.m.


Location:
Grand Rapids, MI

NHBP is a self-sustaining Sovereign Nation dedicated to achieving the shared vision of our community.

Our mission is to preserve our culture and history, build a healthy community, provide essential services, and secure our financial future through strategic decision-making.

We are always seeking outstanding individuals who wish help us fulfill this mission and join us on our journey to protect and promote the cultural, emotional, physical, and financial well-being of our Tribal community for the next Seven Generations.

Excellent Benefit Package for Eligible Team Members

Health benefits which includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
A supplement HRA that helps with out-of-pocket costs
Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement
401K Plan with eligible match
A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
Thirteen Paid Holidays
Employee wellness and fitness programs

Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities


POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and within a multi-disciplinary team, this position will be responsible for assessment, care, and education of patients in the primary care setting.

This position will assure compliance with all the policies/procedures of the NHBP Health Department, OSHA guidelines, IHS-OSHA guidelines, CLIA regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies.

The Medical Assistant may be required to participate in the training of new employees, students and float staff. The Medical Assistant will also perform general office duties (keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment) as required. This position may also be required to provide medical coverage as needed for NHBP events.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and positions titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, chief complaint, and other necessary measurements. Obtains and reviews medical, surgical and social history, including medications and allergies.

Performs procedures (in office labs:
venipuncture, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, strep screens; EKG's, TB testing,) and reports results to providers.

Performs CLIA testing and maintains quality control logs.

Prepares and administers medications as directed by the provider.