Temporary Clinic Medical Assistant (LPN, CNA, CMA)

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital•Montpelier, ID

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital is looking for a clinic assistant who, under immediate supervision, supports all providers as needed (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in the provision of patient care in Physician’s Clinics in Montpelier, ID. This position will be hybrid, with time split between remote work and some onsite work. This is a temporary position; employment will last <6 months. Essential duties include but are not limited to: Assists with providing patient care: records vital signs; discusses and records chief health concerns; performs tests; administers injections; assists with procedures. Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; sets-up patient referrals. Pulls and prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required. Stocks patient rooms with supplies, cleans and prepares rooms, maintains neatness of work areas. Provide care to patients of all ages. Accompany the physician upon patient interview and examination. Document the physician dictated patient history, history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family & social histories, medications, allergies, etc. Document physician examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician. Document the results of laboratory, radiographic, or other studies as dictated by the physician. Assist with carrying out any instruction or follow up, or communicating needs to other nursing staff, as outlined by the physician. May assist with prior authorizations, referrals, prescription refills, procedures, injections, ordering/stocking supplies, or any other patient care related needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics Knowledge of medical terminology Interpersonal/human relations skills Customer service skills Ability to maintain schedules Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to exert physical effort, standing, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment Ability to file and retrieve information Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards Must contribute to the culture and/or mission of the most caring hospital

Requirements

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, with a combination of on-site and remote work.
Reliable high-speed internet connection suitable for video conferencing, cloud-based systems, and daily work tasks.
Access to a dedicated, quiet workspace that supports productivity and confidentiality during remote work hours.
Proficiency with standard remote collaboration tools.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Appropriate license and/or certification from the State of Idaho
Be available to cover shifts and fill in on short notice in any of the BLMH physician clinics in Montpelier, ID
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for the duration of employment.
Consistently work cooperatively with patients, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
Consistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Bear Lake Memorial’s policies and procedures.
Excellent service and communication skills when interacting with employees, patients and visitors.
Must be kind and compassionate.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Assists with providing patient care: records vital signs; discusses and records chief health concerns; performs tests; administers injections; assists with procedures.
Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; sets-up patient referrals.
Pulls and prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required.
Stocks patient rooms with supplies, cleans and prepares rooms, maintains neatness of work areas.
Provide care to patients of all ages.
Accompany the physician upon patient interview and examination.
Document the physician dictated patient history, history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family & social histories, medications, allergies, etc.
Document physician examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician.
Document the results of laboratory, radiographic, or other studies as dictated by the physician.
Assist with carrying out any instruction or follow up, or communicating needs to other nursing staff, as outlined by the physician.
May assist with prior authorizations, referrals, prescription refills, procedures, injections, ordering/stocking supplies, or any other patient care related needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.