Clinical Assistant (CMA/LPN)

HEALTH WEST INC•Brigham City, UT

About The Position

Telephone triage for patient concerns/questions Perform patient follow-up and coordinates care (e.g. obtain prior authorizations, follow-up on abnormal results, manage appropriate buckets in EMR, etc.), per clinic protocol Refill patient medications per clinic protocol Enter in and tracks patient recalls as appropriate (childhood and adult immunizations, future blood work, abnormal paps, colonoscopies, etc.) Track outpatient referrals, per policy and procedure Review and coordinate with other departments and integrate work with other staff to ensure timely and accurate patient flow Act as float to help fill in during staff shortages for in-person patient care in the clinical setting; follow workflows, policy procedures set for clinical nursing Participate in meetings Participate in continuous quality improvement activities Assist with outreach activities such as health fairs, when needed Document client encounters from outreach events, activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved by client in an effective manner; completes and submits monthly reports; and ensures accurate data collection for quality measures and other reporting purpose Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care. Assist patient in understanding care plans and instructions. Motivate patients/clients to be active and engage event participants in their health and overall wellbeing. Assist patients in accessing health-related services to appropriate medical and specialty providers and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social service Comply with Health West Inc.s policies and procedures Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or Equivalent
Graduation from a Practical Nursing Program or Equivalent
One year recent experience in a health care setting preferred.
Current National Medical Assistant Certification required.
Current Idaho Practical Nursing License or equivalent required.
Current certification in BLS.

Nice To Haves

One year recent experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Telephone triage for patient concerns/questions
Perform patient follow-up and coordinates care (e.g. obtain prior authorizations, follow-up on abnormal results, manage appropriate buckets in EMR, etc.), per clinic protocol
Refill patient medications per clinic protocol
Enter in and tracks patient recalls as appropriate (childhood and adult immunizations, future blood work, abnormal paps, colonoscopies, etc.)
Track outpatient referrals, per policy and procedure
Review and coordinate with other departments and integrate work with other staff to ensure timely and accurate patient flow
Act as float to help fill in during staff shortages for in-person patient care in the clinical setting; follow workflows, policy procedures set for clinical nursing
Participate in meetings
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities
Assist with outreach activities such as health fairs, when needed
Document client encounters from outreach events, activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved by client in an effective manner; completes and submits monthly reports; and ensures accurate data collection for quality measures and other reporting purpose
Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.
Assist patient in understanding care plans and instructions.
Motivate patients/clients to be active and engage event participants in their health and overall wellbeing.
Assist patients in accessing health-related services to appropriate medical and specialty providers and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social service
Comply with Health West Inc.s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned