Medical Assistant - Ivinson Medical Group

Ivinson Memorial Hospital•Laramie, WY

About The Position

Ivinson Memorial Hospital is hiring full-time Medical Assistants for specialty clinics including Ear, Nose and Throat; Family Care and Pediatric; Internal Medicine; Orthopedics; Podiatry; and Women’s Health. Medical Assistants support providers and patients by assisting in exam rooms, carrying out protocols and physician orders, collecting and documenting patient information, using the electronic health record and clinic computer systems, performing EKGs and point-of-care testing, assisting with procedures, and helping with patient calls and appointments. The listed base salary starts at $16.52 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current, valid BLS certification upon hire, or obtain it within 60 days of hire, and maintain it throughout employment.
Ability to learn and efficiently use an electronic medical health record (EHR).
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent customer service skills, including a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy, and a helpful, professional attitude in person and on the telephone.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, managers, and the general public.
Effective listening skills.
Excellent organization and time-management skills, including the ability to establish priorities effectively.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
Ability to learn new computer software programs.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.

Nice To Haves

Partial college education.
At least one year of healthcare experience.
Experience in an outpatient clinic setting.
Healthcare experience for uncertified Medical Assistants.
Current Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Assist providers in exam rooms as directed.
Transcribe, use, and implement protocols and physician orders.
Escort patients to exam rooms; interview patients; measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature; and document information in the patient’s EHR.
Use the computer system for patient registration, ordering lab tests, receiving specimens, and preparing daily reports, including troubleshooting as needed.
Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing and assist with procedures at the physician’s direction.
Answer patient phone calls, route questions to a provider or RN as needed, return calls under provider or RN direction, and schedule appointments as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for benefits-eligible employees.
Paid time off.
Retirement plans, including 403(b) matching for benefits-eligible employees.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance for benefits-eligible employees.
Yearly work anniversary pay increases.
Education reimbursement up to $2,500 annually.
Retirement plan participation.
Free certification classes.
Health and wellness discounts at local gyms.
Discounts at select mobile networks, local vendors, and Elitch Gardens.
Six free confidential, in-person counseling sessions annually through Pathways.
Free financial counseling through WellCents.
Legal assistance and will preparation services.
Eligibility as an employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.