High Country Community Health
Medical Office Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant
Supervisor: QI Specialist or Site Leader
MOA’s typically are assigned to work with one provider; however, each clinical employee is responsible for ensuring an efficient workflow is maintained each day.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Obtain patient history including chief complaint, social history, history of present illness, AUDIT, DAST, PHQ 9 and other pertinent information
- Take vital signs, measurements, vision and hearing screens
- Perform procedures ordered by physicians including but not limited to tympanometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments, EKG’s spirometry and dental varnishing
- Administer appropriate screening tests based on patient’s reason for visit
- Administer and properly log vaccinations
- Send any prescription via E-Rx as directed by physician.
- Administer telephone triage for patients with assistance from lead nurse
- Maintain exam rooms with adequate supplies and clean rooms following patient exam
- Assist medical provider in procedures, patient questions and concerns and maintain efficient patient flow
- Reviews vaccine refrigerators and freezers weekly to monitor proper storage of vaccines and research material
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a primary care setting. CMA, MOA, or LPN licensure preferred.
Training Requirements:
- Patient Centered Medical Home Orientation
- CPR certification
- HIPPA Compliance
- OSHA
- Overview of Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT model
- New Employee Orientation
- Annual training reviews
- Trauma Informed Care
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Core Competencies
- Customer Service Excellence
- Quality Improvement
- Other trainings as needed to meet the needs of the organization
*HCCH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HCCH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
HCCH conducts background checks on all final candidates. Employment is contingent upon a clear background check or approval of the CEO.