Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Bonners Ferry

Kaniksu Community Health•Bonners Ferry, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award-winning Community Health Center providing integrated, team-based healthcare in North Idaho. We are committed to accessible, approachable, and affordable quality healthcare for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. We operate under the Patient Centered Medical Home model, offering comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services. We are also invested in our employees, striving to provide opportunities for learning, growth, and thriving within a positive and engaged team environment. A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Kaniksu Community Health is an essential team member responsible for providing an excellent patient experience through essential clinical and administrative work in a fast-paced environment, assisting patients in managing their care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical and/or nursing assistant program with a current C.M.A credential
3 -5 years of experience in a primary care setting, community health center, or public health preferred.
Possess light typing skills and computer skills.
Nextgen or electronic medical record experience preferred.
Demonstrates accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency in medical record documentation.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate with tact and professionalism when interacting with patients and co-workers.
Active driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

3 -5 years of experience in a primary care setting, community health center, or public health preferred.
Nextgen or electronic medical record experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing exam rooms and instruments/equipment for procedures and treatments.
Restocking exam rooms as necessary, and maintaining inventory supply.
Rooming patients, establishing a reason for visit, obtaining patient history and documenting chief complaints.
Taking and recording patient vital signs, as well as administering screening tests under the direction of Providers and Nurses.
Performing routine patient procedures (routine lab work, etc. as per Nursing/Provider direction or as indicated by protocols).
Assisting Provider with patient care tasks and procedures i.e. pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
Following written Medical Provider orders, preparing patients for diagnostic tests; collecting and labeling specimens, completing lab tests allowable by CLIA certificate, administering medications, giving injections and applying dressings.
Preparing patient record information for physician referrals and communicating significant information to other health care providers as required.
Assisting Provider in distributing appropriate patient education materials.
Helping to facilitate integrated care with other KCH services such as Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy or Patient Assistance.
Ensuring a high level of quality and coordinated care for your patients.