Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Urgent Care

Portneuf Health•Pocatello, ID

About The Position

Portneuf Medical Center is hiring a full-time, day-shift Certified Medical Assistant for Urgent Care Northgate in Pocatello, Idaho. The CMA 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 role supports patient visits, maintains medical records and inventory, performs trained procedures within the medical assistant scope of practice, and helps keep exam rooms prepared and safe. 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. The employer highlights career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, an inclusive culture, and advanced technology supporting patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduation from 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.
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 degree.
Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and perform administrative and delegated clinical tasks as part of a physician- and/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 through chart preparation and scrubbing, 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 documented satisfactory training by a provider.
Explain medical procedures and provide instructions about medication and special diets under the provider's direction.
Sterilize and prepare medical instruments, and keep exam rooms disinfected, orderly, and 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-control paperwork and review received orders for completeness.
Address and request referrals and insurance authorizations, and pass patient information along for prescription, x-ray, or lab requisitions to necessary parties, including pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.