Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Urgent Care

Portneuf Health•Pocatello, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Portneuf Medical Center is seeking a part-time, day-shift Certified Medical Assistant for its Urgent Care team in Pocatello, Idaho. The position 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 and/or advanced practice provider. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits, maintains medical records and claims information, performs tests and procedures within the scope of practice after documented training, and helps ensure exam rooms and supplies are ready for care. The role also provides patients with procedure and medication instructions under the provider’s direction and coordinates referrals, insurance authorizations, and requisitions. Portneuf Medical Center is described as a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region’s tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center. Its facilities and services include the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

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 Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.
BLS certification must be obtained 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 care team.
Enter, maintain, and report medical history and medical coding, and file claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Prepare and review charts, greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, take vital signs, and relay relevant medical information to support the visit and treatment.
Perform medical tests and procedures within the medical assistant scope of practice for which satisfactory training has been documented by a provider.
Explain medical procedures and provide patients with medication and special-diet instructions under the direction of the provider.
Sterilize and prepare medical instruments; disinfect, organize, and ready exam rooms 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 pass patient information for prescription, x-ray, or lab requisitions to the appropriate parties, including pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.