CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Community Family Clinic) Idaho Falls

Community Council of Idaho • Idaho Falls, ID

281d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant position at Community Family Clinic in Idaho Falls is a full-time role that reports to an LPN. The position involves a variety of medical responsibilities including observing and reporting on patient conditions, taking vital signs, administering medications, and maintaining patient documentation. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a CMA certificate, along with the ability to travel between clinic sites. The work environment is an office setting that may be stressful at times, with a moderate noise level and potential exposure to electrical shock and airborne particles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• CMA certificate
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Ability to travel from one clinic site to another
• Must pass a background check
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Evidence of no communicable disease

Nice To Haves

• Certification in IV and Phlebotomy
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report on the condition of patients including adverse reactions to medications or treatments
• Take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
• Prepare and give injections and enemas
• Apply dressings, apply ice packs and hot water bottles, and monitor catheters
• Collect samples for testing
• Perform routine laboratory tests
• Ensure immunizations are current and documented
• Complete patient documentation on the EMR system
• Ensure medications are organized and stored properly
• Administer medications and topical treatments as prescribed
• Document following medication administration
• Record medication errors and submit reports per policy
• Follow proper drug disposal procedures
• May hang plain IV solutions/antibiotics if the medication is pre-mixed by the pharmacy
• Ensure sterilization of equipment
• Prepare patients for procedures
• Maintain medical management records
• Update and file patient charts
• Answer phones, greet patients, and order supplies
• Arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices
• Maintain standards of confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards
• Perform all work duties in compliance with CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental Voluntary Life
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401K
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Legal Ease
• Norton Life Lock
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED