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Medical Assistant Or Certified Nurse Aide

Peninsula Community Health Services OF AlaskaSoldotna, AK
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Job Description

REPORTS TO: Manager of Nursing with oversight by Chief Medical Officer

WORK WEEK: 40 hours per week

WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High

MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare

BENEFITS: Medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, paid holiday, life, AD&D and long/short term disability, 403b.

SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT

This position exists to provide direct patient care, and to assist the health care provider in providing quality health care and work to improve health outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

  • Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of training, and capabilities as a health care professional.
  • Be a patient advocate.
  • Offer support and assistance to the provider.
  • Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
  • Comply with "Universal/Standard Precautions" for infection control.
  • Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas including restocking work areas.
  • Prepare patient and assist with examinations, procedures and treatments.
  • Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by provider within scope.
  • Recognize and respond to emergencies.
  • Conduct patient education.
  • Relay lab and/or radiology results to patients as directed by provider.
  • Must clear a State background and a drug test.
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality is required and expected to work the hours set by PCHS and/or the schedule set by supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate from a nationally accredited school of nursing or medical assisting preferred, but would consider a non-certified medical assistant or a CNA who will use the opportunity to obtain a CMA while employed here.

License: No license required. Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but would consider a CNA

Experience: 2 years prior experience in a medical office

Must pass drug test and State required background check.

Contact: Patty Eissler, HR Director, peissler@pchsak.org or 907-260-5017

www.pchsak.org

PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.