Registered/Certified Medical Assistant
Job in
Blanding, San Juan County, Utah, 84511, USA
Listing for:
Utah Navajo Health System
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: BlandingOverview
We are looking for a Medical Assistant to work in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and more. UNHS will be hiring 1 Full-time position. Candidates will have experience in screening patients and assisting a medical team, and guiding patients through healthcare processes.
Location: Blanding, UT
Benefits: health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, dental insurance, vacation leave, PTO hours, holiday pay, wellness benefits, short term and long term disability
Responsibilities
Perform nursing assessment and identify pertinent information to verbalize to providerReview and implement primary care provider ordersParticipate in ongoing education and trainingEducate patient regarding their healthcare and the healthcare system for patient/family to effectively care for patientReduce the risk of infectionsSafely administer medicationsPerform nursing evaluation and follow-up with patient for continued comprehensive careAccept delegated tasks when necessary according to Utah Nurse Practice ActKey Performance Indicators
Interview patient to determine medical problem/conditionAddress patient telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patients problems and questionsObserve patient(s) and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to providerObtain patient vital signs, pain level and weightScreen patient for depression, changes in tobacco use, caffeine use, diet, health literacy level, preferred method of learning, and medication allergiesCollect samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and follow-up needs with patientDress wounds, apply hot or cold compresses as orderedAssemble and use oxygen suppliesOrder diagnostic procedures and labs as directed by primary care provider with verbal order read backMaintain Basic Life Support certification at all timesAttend mandatory monthly meetingsLocate and attend meetings, online webinars, conferences and training that emphasize your role/responsibilitiesLocate articles and stay up to date on latest evidence based practice regarding your role/responsibilitiesComplete yearly competencies as assigned by supervisorEducate patients about immunizations verbally, and give written Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)Educate patient about healthcare system, what to expect, how to prepare, and be self-empoweredEducate patient about medication side-effects, disease, comorbidities, family planning and wellnessMaintain proper hand-hygieneUse personal protective equipment (PPE) according to Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommendationsPerform low-level disinfection of medical equipment, devices and suppliesProperly sterilize equipment and suppliesMaintain supplies, including stocking and ordering new suppliesProperly dispose of expired or damaged supplies, medical equipment and devicesAdminister medications as prescribed, orally, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection, and document time and amount on patient’s chartUpdate patients on their immunization schedule according to CDC recommendationsRemove all expired medication/injectable and products in crash cart and place order with administrator or pharmacist for replacementWrite prescriptions at providers request with verbal read-back of orderAssist patient with scheduling appointmentsFollow up with patients who miss appointmentsFollow up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional testsWrite referrals with verbal read back of order for patients through insurance and other physician offices and follow-upConfirm medical records are available in patient chart before follow-up appointmentsEnsure delegated tasks are not complex, understood by the employee, and adequately trained before accepting the taskEnsure delegated tasks are completed safely and that the patient is safe to carry out the taskEnsure appropriate supervision by delegator during implementation of a delegated…
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