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

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO INC•Idaho Falls, ID

4d•$17 - $17•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Medical Assistant at the Community Family Clinic. The role involves observing and recording patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, performing routine laboratory tests, and maintaining patient documentation. The Medical Assistant will also be responsible for sterilization of equipment, preparing patients for procedures, and maintaining medical records. Additionally, the role includes administrative tasks such as answering phones, greeting patients, ordering supplies, and arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services. The position requires an understanding of cultural issues and community practices related to children and families, as well as the ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and remain calm under pressure. Maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards is crucial. The role is located in Idaho Falls, with occasional travel to Blackfoot and Rigby clinics.

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 medication organization and proper storage
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)
401(k) retirement plan
Voluntary Benefit Options: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Legal Ease, Norton Life Lock, Verizon Discount Plan
Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
Twelve Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational leave