Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / OrthoIdaho

Portneuf Health•Pocatello, ID

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care and performs administrative and delegated clinical tasks in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by a physician or advanced practice provider. The role supports patient visits, maintains medical records, performs authorized clinical procedures, prepares exam rooms and instruments, and assists with inventory and referral and authorization processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant or medical technologist school/program.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
Basic knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and perform administrative and delegated clinical tasks in a clinic-based environment as part of a physician- or advanced practice provider-led care team.
Enter, maintain, and report medical history and medical coding, and file claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Support patient visits by preparing and reviewing charts, greeting patients, escorting them to exam rooms, taking vital signs, and relaying relevant medical information.
Perform medical tests and procedures within the medical assistant scope of practice after receiving documented satisfactory training from a provider.
Explain medical procedures and provide instructions about medication and special diets under the provider's direction.
Sterilize and prepare medical instruments, disinfect and organize exam rooms, and ensure rooms are ready for incoming patients.
Provide patients with privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene.
Help maintain inventory and stock supplies, instruments, and equipment for exam rooms.
Maintain inventory paperwork and review received orders for completeness.
Address and request referrals and insurance authorizations, and relay patient information for prescription, x-ray, or laboratory requisitions to relevant parties.
Contact pharmacies, hospitals, and laboratories as needed.