Medical Assistant- AMI (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital • Bozeman, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant role involves patient care within a clinic environment, requiring responsible behavior, effective communication, and functioning as a member of the healthcare team. This position operates under the direct supervision of a nurse or provider for clinical tasks and reports to the nurse manager for administrative supervision, staff development, and orientation to policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant must demonstrate competency in patient care skills and possess problem-solving abilities related to patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Medical Assistant role may be considered.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in an outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient information.
• Monitors patient status, recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures under clinical supervision.
• Assists the practitioner in identified patient procedures, treatments, and examinations.
• Appropriately obtains and manages specimens.
• Provides appropriate patient instruction using health information materials and community resource lists as directed by the provider.
• Assists patients to the exam room and prepares them for examination.
• Identifies patients with special needs.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
• Performs related and delegated tasks, including requests for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, and directing patient flow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED