Medical Assistant with Cert

HEALTH WEST INC•Providence, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Clinic Administrator and/or a Provider, the Medical Assistant prepares patients for clinical encounters, including patient screening and collection of health history, and coordinates and follows up on patient care. Medical Assistants operate under a physician’s license, and the physician delineates their appropriate scope of practice. The Clinic Administrator ensures clinical support staff work within that scope. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The immediate supervisor is the Clinic Administrator, or, in that person’s absence, the Chief Operations Officer. For the HW/ISU Clinic, the immediate supervisor is the Nurse Manager, or, in that person’s absence, the Clinic Administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant certification is required within one year of hire.
State of Idaho LPN license required.
Pediatric and adult injection skills.
Phlebotomy skills.
Current computer skills.
Knowledge of common medical practice equipment and outpatient medical documentation.
Knowledge of common office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, and printers.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and pay close attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS certification is preferred; a BLS class is available upon hire.
One year of recent experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet with and respond promptly to patients in assigned provider panels who come to the center.
Perform clinical procedures within the appropriate scope of practice, such as pediatric and adult injections, tympanography, audiometry, spirometry, medication dispensing, venipuncture, EKGs, vision screening, and dressing changes.
Update patient charts with testing, procedures, and injections; document appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses and submit them to the provider for approval and sign-off.
Assist providers with procedures.
Perform patient follow-up and coordinate care according to clinic protocol, including obtaining prior authorizations, completing patient forms and documents for provider review, and following up on abnormal results.
Refill patient medications according to clinic protocol.
Review patient paperwork and health records, including health history, labs, imaging, and immunizations, complete items within the role’s scope, and provide them to the provider.
Enter and track patient recalls, including childhood and adult immunizations, future blood work, abnormal Pap tests, and colonoscopies.
Track outpatient referrals through completion.
Operate and maintain the center’s medical equipment according to manufacturer instructions and clinic protocols.
Coordinate with other departments and staff to support timely and accurate patient flow.
Participate in meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.
Comply with Health West Inc. policies and procedures.
Use specialized office and medical equipment according to Health West Inc. procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.