Certified Medical Assistant

Company: Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Location: Kenai
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description The role of the Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) is to support the physician or healthcare practitioner by keeping the practice running smoothly and on schedule. This position works closely with healthcare providers to give support such as rooming patients (un’inas), assist with procedures, update and administer immunizations, assist with dispensing of prescriptions, answering phones, data entry, participate in training processes, and run simple laboratory tests. CMAs will also administer un’ina blood draws and injections when directed by providers or nurses. Performs basic medical and clerical procedures before and after examination including taking of vital signs, medical history update, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, recording of EKG’s, dressing changes, medication administration, assisting with procedures, acting as chaperone during un’ina visits, faxing and assistance in dispensing prescriptions under the direction of pharmacist, and documentation of care in wellness record Prepare, administer, and document immunizations or other injections Provide un’ina education Set-up procedure trays Perform vision testing, snellen and color, Perform eye and ear irrigations EKG preparations, hook-up, and run EKG, AFGAN monitor set-up, Oxygen tank set-up Coordinate and educate un’ina on home sleep study equipment Assists and coordinates utilization of immunization registry database including data entry, assuring database is kept up to date, identifying un’inas overdue for immunizations Proactively contacts un’inas for follow-up as directed by provider In collaboration with integrated care team, refer un’inas to appropriate services Attend staff meetings for information sharing, continuing education activities, and participate in continuous improvement efforts as required It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s objectives. Lifting Requirements Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Requirements Stand or Sit (Stationary position) Walk (Move, Traverse) Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position) Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse) Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move) Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information) See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess) Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine) Pushing or Pulling Repetitive Motion Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions Exposure to Fumes Noise Mechanical Hazards Chemical Hazards Burn Hazards Other: Biohazards Education High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Experience One year (1) of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant working in a family practice Preferred Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities License/Certification Must have a valid Alaska State driver’s license and must remain insurable under the Tribe’s policy , or obtain within 90 days of hire Current Medical Assistant Certification required BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required or within three months of hire

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