Medical Assistant- Urology Clinic (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital•Bozeman, MT

About The Position

Position Summary: Medical Assistant has duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the clinic environment. Displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team. Functions under the direct supervision and authority of the nurse or provider when performing clinical tasks during patient care. Reports to the nurse manager, who is responsible for administrative supervision, staff development, and orientation to the area's policies and procedures. Must demonstrate competency in skills related to the performance of patient care. Demonstrates problem- solving skills as they relate 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.
Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment.
Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines.
This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

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.
Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.
Assists practitioner in identified patient procedures/treatments/examinations, Appropriately obtains and manages specimens.
Provides appropriate patient instruction in health information materials and community resource lists as directed by the provider.
Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for examination.
Identifies patients with special needs.
Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
Performs related and delegated tasks, which includes requests for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, directing patient flow.