BMC - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Blackfoot, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team! This role helps patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in the offices and clinics of health care providers. Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets us apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• BLS certification within two weeks of hire
• Basic computer skills necessary
• English language proficiency
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Knowledge of Grammar, Spelling & punctuation
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Effectively communicates with administration, managers, and staff
• Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette
• Requires ability to work independently and with groups/teams as both project leader and team member
• Requires attention to detail and ability to assimilate large amounts of information from various sources
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a diversity of personalities

Nice To Haves

• Graduation of a post-secondary medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
• 6-12 month clinical experience
• EKGS
• Respiratory testing
• Lab tests classified as “waived” under CLIA
• Administering medication only by unit, or single dosage, or by a dosage calculated and verified by a healthcare practitioner

Responsibilities

• Uses computer applications
• Answers telephones
• Greets patients
• Updates and files patient medical records
• Codes and fills out insurance forms
• Schedules appointments
• Arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Handles correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping
• Performs all administrative duties in a clinic or office
• Takes medical histories
• Administers basic first aid
• Explains treatment procedures to patients
• Prepares patients for examination
• Takes vital signs
• Assists the physician during exams
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
• Performs basic laboratory tests
• Instructs patients about medication and special diets
• Prepares and administers medications non-invasive medication as directed by a physician and supervised by a licensed person.
• Operates office medical equipment
• Removes sutures and changing dressings
• Participates in periods of emergency
• Performs specified and approved aseptic techniques

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days)
• 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