Medical Assistant, Curry Health Center

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Curry Health Centerinvites applications for a Medical Assistant to oversee keeping the medical clinic functioning efficiently and effectively by assisting and communicating with all medical personnel, patients and administration. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the flow of the clinic and works with the medical provider to insure that this flow is smooth and without error. This individual will collect pertinent information from clients in a variety of situations and respond in an appropriate, professional manner. They will also take and record vital signs and prepare patients for exams and procedures. They will assist health care providers with exams & procedures and explain exam and treatment procedures to the patients. This individual will collect lab specimens as appropriate including specimen collection for COVID-19. They will also instruct patients regarding referrals and follow-up appointments. This individual will be a representation of peer group at appropriate clinic meetings.

This position requires incumbent to develop a working knowledge of monitoring and maintaining the inventory of supplies in Central Supply. They will also learn to manage the inventory of instruments and coordinate getting them sharpened on a regular basis and order more as needed. This incumbent will develop a working knowledge of running spore testing of the autoclave every week. They will learn to maintain and operate the colposcope as well as importing the pictures into the EMR. This incumbent will learn to review all Pap smear results on a monthly basis to determine if patients have been given care according to the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) guidelines. They will also gain knowledge on how to be proficient in CHC’s electronic health record system.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of medical procedures and preparation needed for medical exams and procedures including:

– Taking vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
– Obtaining height/weight.
– Knowledge of sterile technique.
– Knowledge of common procedures.
– Fitting orthopedic software.
– Crutch fitting.
– Minor dressing changes.
– Performing ECGs.
– Set up of and monitoring patients using a nebulizer.
– Basic anatomy and physiology.
– Accurately capture charges for supplies used.
– Stock procedure and exam rooms.
– Cleaning and sterilization of equipment.
– Preparing exam room between patients.
– Maintain the clinic’s medical equipment.

• Ability to manage patient flow.
• Ability to work within the electronic health record (EHR) including knowledge of medical charting via HER.
• Coordinate referral appointments for students.
• Ability to return phone calls.
• Listen and respond to patient’s needs and requests.
• Understand privacy and confidentiality of patients per HIPAA (Health Information Privacy).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Minimum Required Experience

• High School diploma and two (2) years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant or a Registered Medical Assistant or an equivalent combination of education/work experience.
• Current Certification in CPR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be up to date with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on immunizations for Health Care Worker (HCW). This will ensure a safe work environment for our employees as well as our patients. The employees who have not been vaccinated will not be able to work if an outbreak occurs.
About Curry Health Center, UM , and Missoula

About the Curry Health Center  and UM

Curry Health Center is the primary health care provider for the students of The University of Montana. We fulfill our campus role of promoting student success by providing direct health care to students; enhancing personal health and development; supporting the campus community through education and public health activities; and providing a variety of learning opportunities for students. In particular, it is the Counseling Service’s mission to provide brief, focused psychological counseling by identifying and addressing those problems and needs that can reasonably be considered within the time constraints of a semester or less.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.  The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

 The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

Position Details

Position Title:                  Medical Assistant
Position Number:           112260
Department:                    Curry Health Center
Work Schedule:              Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Academic Year (10 months/year, August through May).
Salary:                             $16.721/hr
Union Affiliation:            FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:     Six months
Benefits Include:            Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via “New Resume/CV” button below

*Please note, only five (5) attachments allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

A complete application Includes:
1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application.  Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the “How to Apply” section.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above. 

Missoula, Montana, United States