SLEEP SPECIALISTS - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team! The Medical Assistant (MA) will assist and provide direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. The MA communicates with providers/nurse manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patients clinical including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition or symptomatology. The MA may also have inventory/ordering responsibilities in addition to clinical responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Operate vital sign monitoring devices and manual B/P equipment.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
• Basic math.
• Can concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span in order to listen, read, and remember verbal and written instructions.
• Can understand and input from the supervisor and/or manager concerning errors and instructions.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Carry out necessary duties and responsibilities as described below.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistants scope of practice.
• Work under direct supervision of MD, PA-C, NP to provide excellent patient care to all clients.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs that are less than or greater than acceptable ranges.
• Documents patients vital signs appropriately in the patients chart.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the physician any observed changes in patient status and responses.
• Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.

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