CMA/LPN

# CMA/LPNMontpelier - Montpelier, ID 83254## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## Description1. Telephone triage for patient concerns/questions2. 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 protocol3. Refill patient medications per clinic protocol4. Enter in and tracks patient recalls as appropriate (childhood and adult immunizations, future blood work, abnormal paps, colonoscopies, etc.)5. Track outpatient referrals, per policy and procedure6. Review and coordinate with other departments and integrate work with other staff to ensure timely and accurate patient flow7. 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 nursing8. Participate in meetings9. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities10. Assist with outreach activities such as health fairs, when needed11. 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 purpose12. 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.13. Assist patients in accessing health-related services to appropriate medical and specialty providers and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social service14. Comply with Health West Inc.s policies and procedures15. Other duties as assigned## Qualifications***Education***High School Diploma or EquivalentGraduation from a Medical Assistant Program or EquivalentGraduation 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr