Certified Medical Assistant/QMHA

Job Code: GCHD7

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMERNT - JOHN DAY

Supervisor: Health Department Manager

FLSA: *Non-Exempt Hourly, .25 FTE (10 hours per week)

Paygrade: B07 ($23.13 - $33.56 per hour, depending on experience)

$1,375 HIRING BONUS pro-rated by FTE until 10/31/26!!

(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Nestled in the beautiful Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, John Day offers exceptional quality of a well balanced life. Endless outdoor activities, quality schools and healthcare services in a family oriented community.

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Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

DESCRIPTION

Assist care providers with the delivery of patient care and treatment at the Grant County Health Department and other health service settings. Interact with patients both in person while performing simple procedures/treatments and by phone. Promote team concepts and the mission and values of Community Counseling Solutions. Perform other related work as required.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Health Department Manager

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the direction of primary care providers or registered nurses, and per standing orders/policies/protocols, the Medical Assistant will administer immunizations and injections in addition to obtaining basic vitals and specimen collection.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist Provider / RN in the preliminary screening of patients and assist care providers in conducting health examinations; record height and weight, and take blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and similar vital signs; instruct patients on proper collection of laboratory samples; process and perform lab tests, such as urine analysis and pregnancy, rapid strep, glucose and hemoglobin tests.

2. Under Provider / RN direction, administer immunizations and injections; perform a variety of procedures as directed.

3. Provide information to patients concerning health maintenance, disease prevention, options and services available; conduct patient education and instruction on selected health topics, as directed.

4. Collect clinical assessment data from patients and assist with determining appropriate action with urgent and emergency patient care. Complete referral paperwork and assist patients in scheduling additional medical tests or appointments.

5. Review patient’s medical records for accuracy and obtain prior authorizations as needed. Document in the medical record all patient activity and contact. Maintain and reconcile various logs and recordkeeping.

6. Complete and mail test result forms and other patient documents. Transmit new and refill prescription orders.

7. Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms; set up procedures. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment. Participate in emergency equipment / supplies check; discard and replace outdated items.

8. Perform clinical reception duties; retrieve and/or request patient chart and file patient medical records; perform technical and / or clinical assistance in operating clinics; process mailings and appointment reminders; set up and organize materials.

9. Assist with specialized programs, such as the Oregon Reproductive Health Program, Vaccine for Children Program or other clinic programs.

*The above list covers the most significant duties performed but does not include other occasional work, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned to this job.