Job Description

Job Description

Open To All Applicants 

Salary is Negotiable

After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.

Summary:

Provide direct patient care, and perform non-invasive procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; obtaining patient histories, vital signs, and assist with medical examinations
• Perform routine procedures; venipuncture, EKG, wound care, and sterile dressing changes.
• Maintain stocks of medicines and medical supplies as necessary.
• Advise patient on specified medical issues within established parameters
• Schedule and monitor patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Obtain accurate demographic, update information on computer system
• Obtain proper signatures for Medicare Rights Consent for Treatment; assure that patient rights are distributed
• Transports patient from one department to another.
• Administer oral, topical and injectable medications. Administer immunization vaccines
• Enter lab orders
• Ensure adequate stock in each patient room.
• May place telephone calls for providers to other hospitals and agencies
• Maintain accurate record and filing system for patient charts. Ensure that they are up to date with all procedures
• Transmit patient report to billing department.
• Maintain inventory of medication; logs in all in-coming and out-going medications
• Properly label specimen and record in computer system, store and transport all specimens to the laboratory.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required
• Must comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting

Skills:

Essential:

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers at all levels
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement/regulatory agencies, departmental staff, tribal officials, and the public
• Obtain additional education and training
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
• Knowledge of inventory management practices
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
• Knowledge of outpatient clinical administrative procedures
• Preparing and maintaining patient records
• Operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint)
• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to schedule appointments
• Ability to observe and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Knowledge of applicable Oneida Nation, federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public
• Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture in accordance with established clinical protocol.
• Ability and willingness to provide strong customer service orientation
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing

Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:

Essential:

• General Ed, High School Equivalency Diploma, HS Diploma in Education General
• Applicants age 50 and older are exempt from this requirement

Nonessential:

*Medical Assistant program from an accredited and/or approved program.

• Willingness to successfully complete national certification within 1 year of employment.

Credentials:

Essential:

• Certified Medical Assistant or obtain Medical Assistant diploma within a (1) year. 

Nonessential:

• Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP) Training (Hrd) within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Health Insurance Portability (HIPAA) Accountability prior to employment and annually thereafter.

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Sit Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Stand Occasionally
• Bend/Stoop Occasionally
• Kneel Occasionally
• Crouch Occasionally
• Lift 31-50 Pounds Occasionally
• Move 31-50 Pounds Continuously
• Office setting
• Exposure To Dangerous Materials And Situations
• Follow Extensive Safety Precautions
• Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens
• Exposure To Latex Products
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Work Hours Extended
• Work irregular shifts
• Measles Mumps Rubella Vaccination
• Varicella Vaccine
• Flu Vaccination Required

Other information:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.

Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.

Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.

Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.

Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.

ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED:

Background information disclosure (BID) form.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Trial period, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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