What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT position at MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC?
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Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY: Assist and provide direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. He/she communicates with providers/nurse manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition of symptomatology. The CNA /MA may also have inventory/ordering responsibilities in addition to clinical responsibilities.
BENEFITS:
Taking care of 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:
- Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
- Work under direct supervision of MD, PA-C, NP to provide excellent patient care to all clients that come to Idaho Falls Pulmonary.
- Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
- Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs that are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
- Documents patient’s vital signs appropriately in the patients chart.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate to the physician any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
- Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
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: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program or experience as a medical assistant. Current BLS.
Experience: Required
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer and typing skills. Operate vital sign monitoring devices and manual B/P equipment.
Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
Mathematical Skills: Basic math.
Mental Capabilities: Can concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span in order to listen, read, and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand and input from the supervisor and/or manager concerning errors and instructions.
Interpersonal: Ability to work well with others.
Performance: Carry out necessary duties and responsibilities as described below.