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Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting physician with all patient care: clerical and clinical. Convey a positive image of the clinic. He/she communicates with providers/nurse/manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition or symptomatology. Work well under pressure and prioritize.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurately room patients; take an adequate patient history; obtain accurate vital signs, collecting urine and blood specimen, ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples, and accurately enter all information into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely manner.
- Accurately and timely assists physician or provider during medical exam and procedure and prepare test and prescription requisitions according to physician orders as requested.
- Proficient in clerical responsibilities including: sending/receiving/retaining patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately; obtain pre-authorization and healthy connection referrals.
- Accurately check schedules and organize patient flow; perform screenings per provider guidelines; relaying instructions to patients; answering calls and providing pertinent information and documenting conversations.
- Performs facility responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment, cleaning/sterilizing equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control, rooms stocked with medical supplies and keep inventory according to departments acceptable par level.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity and serves as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Consults other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
- Maintains Point of Care documents and performs Quality Control management.
- Orients and mentors new staff members. Shows good customer service on phone and in person to anyone that enters the facility.
- Performs miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations or other duties as deemed necessary.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Certification as a Medical Assistant or comparable experience in a medical office working as a Medical Assistant.
Experience: CMA course, Phlebotomy course and experience, and IV certification preferred.
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer and typing skills. Manual blood pressure experience preferred.
Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.
Mathematical Skills: Basic skills required.
Mental Capabilities: Able to follow basic commands and learn how to operate an electronic medical record in a proper and accurate manner.
Interpersonal: Able to interact with staff and patients in a polite, political, and efficient manner.
