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rMedical Assistant

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rLocation: Campus Health Services

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607773

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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r Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

Participates as a vital member of the health care team, providing ambulatory nursing care to college students, faculty and staff of NAU. This care includes basic data collection and documentation of patient status; observing, administering and documenting approved nursing procedures; attending to patients\' comfort needs; and performing other specific duties as needed by the nursing unit under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physician\'s assistant (PA) or registered nurse (RN).

The care provided by the Medical Assistant (MA) is delegated by the Director of Nursing, who in conjunction with the Medical Director, will ensure that all appropriate training requirements have been met and validated. It is the responsibility of the physician, PA, or NP working with the MA to ensure that the MA has been properly trained in any duties that he/she may delegate to the MA. The physician, PA, or NP should collaborate with the Director of Nursing should there be a need for any training.

Upon completion of orientation and training, the MA will review their orientation skills checklist with the Director of Nursing to evaluate competency and/or need for further training. A copy of the skills checklist will be kept on file with CHS.

This position requires the full understanding of and active participation in fulfilling the mission of the organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the organization\'s core values and supports the Division of Student Affairs strategic plan. The employee must be committed to supporting the values of student service, student success, integrity, engagement, diversity, and health and well-being.

Indirect Patient Care - 35%

• Documents appropriately in the electronic health record (EHR) including all interventions, phone conversations, or other interactions.
• Reports mandated information to the public health dept/other designated officials.
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing instruments and maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Stocks and maintains supplies.
• Schedules appointments and conducts pre-authorizations for clinicians as needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment by following CHS Infection Control policy and OSHA guidelines.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to meet patient needs, promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.

Direct Patient Care - 30%

• Communicates clearly with provider in a timely manner to ensure that patient needs are met and the plan of care is optimized.
• Coordinates any patient follow-up care as requested.
• Provides basic patient education as directed.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the medical provider and in compliance with CHS policies and procedures.
• May assist with other patient care duties (within scope of practice) as delegated by MD, NP, PA, or RN.

Provider Staff Support - 30%

• Prepares patients for health care visits and rooms patients per protocol.
• Assists medical provider with exams and procedures as appropriately delegated.
• Serve as chaperone for exams of a sensitive nature or when requested by a patient.

Other - 5%

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mainly works indoors except traveling to areas of campus for vaccination clinics and continuing education several times a year. On-site potential exposure to contagious illness and bloodborne pathogens in daily activities. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending and lifting a minimum of 50lbs on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications

High school degree and training and/or experience that qualifies one to perform as a Medical Assistant, as defined by the Arizona Medical Board:

Completion of an approved medical assistant training program; OR

Completion of an unapproved medical assistant training program AND passing an approved medical assistant examination (either the American Association of Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists); OR

If practice started prior to February 2, 2000, completion of an unapproved medical assistant training program AND employment as a medical assistant on a continuous basis since completion of the program; OR