PULMONARY - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant for its Pulmonary and Sleep Lab in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The role provides direct and indirect patient care in a clinic setting, working under the direct supervision of an MD, PA-C, or NP. The Medical Assistant communicates with providers, the nurse manager, and coworkers about diagnostic results and changes in patients’ conditions or symptoms. The role may also include inventory and ordering responsibilities.

Mountain View Hospital and its 29 affiliate clinics serve the Snake River Valley. The organization describes its work environment as mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program or experience as a medical assistant.
• Current BLS certification.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Ability to operate vital-sign monitoring devices and manual blood pressure equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods and listen to, read, and remember verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and incorporate feedback and instructions from a supervisor or manager.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice, including addressing patients’ psychosocial and communication needs.
• Perform basic patient care in accordance with age-specific standards of care.
• Notify appropriate licensed personnel when a patient reports pain or has vital signs outside acceptable ranges.
• Document patients’ vital signs in their charts.
• Communicate observed changes in patient status and responses to the physician.
• Remain attentive to the needs of pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations.
• Explain care to patients and families before providing it and answer questions within the scope of practice.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with nurses, coworkers, and physicians.
• Prepare charts and gather test results before patient appointments.
• Interact professionally with patients and families and involve families in forming the plan of care.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and identify and address their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Follow facility dress and appearance standards and wear identification while on duty.
• Complete annual education requirements, in-services, and other assigned education in a timely manner.
• Attend annual reviews and scheduled department in-services, attend at least 85% of annual staff meetings, and read monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Report to work on time, complete work within designated times, and use the computerized punch-time system correctly.
• Check email and take responsibility for its content at least once per week.
• Represent the organization positively and professionally and participate in performance- and quality-improvement activities.
• Be flexible, organized, and able to function in stressful situations.
• Perform inventory and ordering duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

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