Medical Assistant / CNA

Canyon View Medical Group•Springville, UT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Canyon View Medical is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Family Medicine clinics in Springville and Mapleton, Utah. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are welcome to apply. The Medical Assistant performs patient care activities in support of the Health Care Provider, delivers quality customer service, maintains established quality control standards, and follows through on Provider orders for treatments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or hold CNA certification.
At least one year of previous clinical experience or an externship recommendation.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Knowledge of electronic health records (EHRs), preferably NextGen.
Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
Ability to maintain effective, organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of a physician.
Assist the physician in exam rooms.
Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, measure vital signs—including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature—and document information in the patient's chart.
Give patients instructions as directed by the physician.
Ensure related reports, labs, and other information are filed and available in patients' medical records before appointments.
Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient, physician, and pharmacy calls.
Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.
Maintain logs and perform required checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid changes.
Perform other duties as assigned by the physician, MA Supervisor, or practice administrator.