REED WARD - MA/CMA

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a MA/CMA to join our team! Responsible for assisting physician with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling including care and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic. Collect, process routine testing, and returning results back to doctor. Obtain, process doctor’s orders, and data entry. Provide good customer service on the phone, patients, doctors and other medical staff. Work well under pressure. Perform CLIA waived moderate testing.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Health Sciences program or higher.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid CMA certificate/license.
• Experience with computers and office equipment, required.
• The ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must understand medical terminology.
• General Math skills.

Nice To Haves

• CMA course preferred but not required.
• Phlebotomy course and phlebotomy experience.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include the following: Checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physician with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Proficiency in collecting correct blood samples and other body fluids, ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples.
• Follows hospital policies and procedures for transporting and delivering samples to laboratory. Knowledge of handling laboratory supplies and stocks supplies.
• Ensure that patients receive appropriate competent, and quality clinical care and that customer service meets patient’s expectation.
• Follows standards precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Knowledge and performance of sterile tech.
• Proficient in clerical responsibilities including the following: Sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• Performs facility responsibilities as assigned which may include the following: Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• May perform special tests such as clotting times, bleeding times, and glucose tolerance tests and report results to other lab personnel.
• Maintains Point of Care documents and performs Quality Control management.
• Shows good customer service on phone and in person to anyone that enters the facility.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations or other duties as deemed necessary.
• Completes CCM Roster on a monthly basis.
• Stay current on CCM changes and requirements from CMS.
• Act as a liaison between our provider and the patient when coordinating community resources, access to specialty services, follow-up healthcare, etc.
• Follow-up and help complete identified referrals. Coordinate with specialists and help to integrate recommendations from our provider. Identify barriers for lack of follow through or potential barriers to community resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees