Jobs at Navajo Health Foundation - Sage Memorial Hospital (Now Hiring) — 6 open

Job DetailsJob Location: Ganado, AZ 86505Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePosition Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Department Medical Director, accomplishes the Medical Department’s strategic objectives by planning, organizing, and implementing assigned functions required to operate and maintain departmental activities and services within the designated scope of practice. Ensures quality and compassionate direct patient care is provided in assigned areas and maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete required competencies for assigned department.
• Communicate goals, objectives, and assist with the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures in accordance with the nursing plan and practice.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission.
• Demonstrate standard of care practices in all care provided.
• Translate or arrange for translation of diagnosis and treatment information into the Navajo or preferred language for the patient.
• Provide and support activities related to implementation of hospital policy related to the patient’s rights and responsibilities.
• Maintain a personal record of in-service participation to reflect at least three (3) activities per year.
• Maintain BLS certification and comply with annual hospital-wide training/in-service requirements, including infection control, fire safety, HIPAA/Patient Confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and other designated mandatory training.
• Address issues in a constructive manner and assist with continuous improvement of intradepartmental and interdepartmental processes.
• Maintain demonstration of annual competency requirements in skilled procedures for which the Medical Assistant has been trained.
• Accept and adapt to changes in the work area and/or work duties as assigned.
• Properly document all patient orders and results.
• Ensure assigned unit detail and daily tasks are completed within the department.
• Demonstrate proper isolation techniques and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Assist with transfer of patients by ambulation, wheelchair, stretcher, etc.
• Transport patients to other hospital departments as needed.
• Collaborate with medical providers, registered nurses, and other discipline resources in planning and providing patient care services.
• Coordinate ordering of medical and clerical supplies.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assist with the delivery of proper provision of care addressing psychological, psycho-social, environmental, educational, and discharge planning needs of the patient.
• Practice infection control and patient safety procedures.
• Attend mandatory departmental staff meetings.
• Meet and comply with the facility policies and procedures.
• Obtain specimens for lab tests and transport them to the appropriate location.
• Submit lab reports to the provider in a timely manner.
• Appropriately prepare patient for examination:

Escort the patient from the lobby to the assigned exam room.
Perform vital signs, weight, height, and inquire about the purpose of the visit. Document all information on the designated intake forms.
Assure all ordered tests and procedures are entered into the system and performed.
Prepare the patient for the provider encounter.
Check immunization records for currency.
Assure that most recent hospitalization documentation is in the chart.
Assist with gynecologic exams
Perform sterile and unsterile dressing changes.
Perform EKGs.

Perform basic laboratory procedures to include

Diabetic screening
Capillary blood glucose testing
Glucose testing
Urine dipstick
Hemoccult testing; stool specimen collection
Urine pregnancy tests
Rapid Strep testing
Venipuncture

• Maintain an attractive and comfortable environment for the patient.

Clean exam rooms after each patient use
Keep hallways clear
Perform daily checks on rooms and work areas, restock as needed.
Provide “On-Call” duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as required and as delegated.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• One (1) year of experience in a medical environment, preferably in an ambulatory clinic care setting – front office and back office, preferred.
• State certification or registration as a Certified Medical Assistant, preferred.
• Must possess a current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications

• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, equipment needed for procedures, and how to complete and submit requisition forms and orders.
• Knowledge of applicable tribal, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the Joint Commission accreditation process.
• Knowledge of effective principles and practices of patient education.
• Knowledge of standards of care for the delivery of patient care.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and facility triage procedures.
• Knowledge of assigned departmental clinical instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of clinical department operational procedures.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of the location of all supplies, forms, and crash carts in the department.
• Knowledge of intimate partner violence policy and procedures.
• Ability to display effective interpersonal skills and be able to function at a high level of independence.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to remain calm and provide effective care in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to continually seek improvement in results.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows and Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to reach and grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office, clinic, or hospital setting, with exposure to potentially hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions. This may include the use of protective equipment and exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Exposure to latex products on a routine basis. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.