MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting ultrasound sonographer, nurse, and physician with all patient care: clerical and clinical. Convey a positive image of the clinic. He/she communicates with providers/nurse/manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition or symptomatology. Work well under pressure and prioritize.

Requirements

• Education/Certification: Certification as a Medical Assistant or comparable experience in a medical office working as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience: Clinical experience and/or certification.
• Equipment/Technology: Basic computer and typing skills. Manual blood pressure experience preferred.
• Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accurately room patients; take an adequate patient history; obtain accurate vital signs, and accurately enter all information into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely manner.
• Accurately and timely assists physician or provider during medical exam and procedure and prepare test and prescription requisitions according to physician orders as requested.
• Proficient in clerical responsibilities including: sending/receiving/retaining 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 charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately; obtain pre-authorization and healthy connection referrals.
• Accurately check schedules and organize patient flow; perform screenings per provider guidelines; relaying instructions to patients; answering calls and providing pertinent information and documenting conversations.
• Performs facility responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment, cleaning/sterilizing equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control, rooms stocked with medical supplies and keep inventory according to departments acceptable par level.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity and serves as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Consults other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Maintains Point of Care documents and performs Quality Control management.

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
• Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees