Clinical Assistant (CMA/LPN)

Clinical Assistant (CMA/LPN)

Pocatello Clinic - Pocatello, ID 83201

Overview

Position Type Part Time

Description

• Telephone triage for patient concerns/questions
• Perform patient follow-up and coordinates care (e.g. obtain prior authorizations, follow-up on abnormal results, manage appropriate buckets in EMR, etc.), per clinic protocol
• Refill patient medications per clinic protocol
• Enter in and tracks patient recalls as appropriate (childhood and adult immunizations, future blood work, abnormal paps, colonoscopies, etc.)
• Track outpatient referrals, per policy and procedure
• Review and coordinate with other departments and integrate work with other staff to ensure timely and accurate patient flow
• Act as float to help fill in during staff shortages for in-person patient care in the clinical setting; follow workflows, policy procedures set for clinical nursing
• Participate in meetings
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities
• Assist with outreach activities such as health fairs, when needed
• Document client encounters from outreach events, activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved by client in an effective manner; completes and submits monthly reports; and ensures accurate data collection for quality measures and other reporting purpose
• Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care. Assist patient in understanding care plans and instructions. Motivate patients/clients to be active and engage event participants in their health and overall wellbeing.
• Assist patients in accessing health-related services to appropriate medical and specialty providers and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social service
• Comply with Health West Inc.s policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or Equivalent

Graduation from a Practical Nursing Program or Equivalent

Experience

One year recent experience in a health care setting preferred. Current National Medical Assistant Certification required. Current Idaho Practical Nursing License or equivalent required. Current certification in BLS.