CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Community Family Clinic) Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby

Community Counsil of Idaho•Idaho Falls, ID

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Observe, record, and report on the condition of patients including adverse reactions to medications or treatments Medical responsibilities: 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 Make sure immunizations are current and documented Follow through with recommendations Complete patient documentation on the EMR system, using the Electronic Medical Records system Medication responsibilities: Ensure they are organized and stored properly Administer meds and topical treatments as prescribed per individual medication protocols (follow 6 step procedures) Document following med administration Record med errors and submit reports per policy Follow proper drug disposal procedures IV Care responsibilities: May hang plain IV solutions/antibiotics if the medication is pre-mixed by the pharmacy Sterilization Responsibilities: Ensure sterilization of equipment Prepare patients for procedures Documentation responsibilities: Maintain medical management records Update and file patient charts Ensure you have a permanent medical record book that contains assessments, flow charts (1 yr), authorizations, incident reports, medical history, progress notes, and other pertinent info Answer phones, greet patients, and order supplies Arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of children and families Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

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
Make sure immunizations are current and documented
Follow through with recommendations
Complete patient documentation on the EMR system, using the Electronic Medical Records system
Ensure medications are organized and stored properly
Administer meds and topical treatments as prescribed per individual medication protocols (follow 6 step procedures)
Document following med administration
Record med 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
Ensure you have a permanent medical record book that contains assessments, flow charts (1 yr), authorizations, incident reports, medical history, progress notes, and other pertinent info
Answer phones, greet patients, and order supplies
Arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of children and families
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards
Perform all work duties and activities 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)
First year of service - 20 days
After five years of service - 25 days
After ten years of service - 30 days
After twenty years of service - 35 days
After thirty years of service - 40 days
Twelve Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10 free sessions per each topic/situation
Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
Educational leave
Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility