ENT SPECIALISTS - MEDICAL ASSISTANT/SCRIBE

Medical Assistant/Scribe OpportunityMountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant/Scribe to join our team!Job Summary: Provide service excellence based on patient care and patient relationships. Functions as an effective team member with teamwork being the core approach whether doing order entry or providing patient care. Enters provider medication and lab orders accurately and efficiently. The Scribe communicates with providers and support staff in the clinics.Benefits:Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:Medical, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time OffRetirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)Earned Quarterly Bonus ProgramEducation Reimbursement ProgramDiscount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community HospitalPlease note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.Duties and Responsibilities:MA:Uses computer applicationsAnswers telephonesGreets patientsUpdates and files patient medical recordsCodes and fills out insurance formsSchedules appointmentsArranges for hospital admissions and laboratory servicesHandles correspondence, billing, and bookkeepingPerforms all administrative duties in a clinic or officeMA/Scribe:Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location.Clarify unsigned orders and chart notes with the provider.Educate all patients about the significance and importance of registering for the patient portal. This includes asking the required questions for patient portal registration and providing the patient with accurate documentation on their username, default password, how to change this password, and accessing the patient portal from home.Order and "Associate" all orders and care plans in the chart note to complete an accurate picture of the visit.Enter patient rooms with provider and document while care is being provided.Make all spelling and correction errors throughout visit.Review with provider immediately after the patient has left to verify accuracy. Make any corrections necessary at this time. Require the provider to sign off on the chart note to close out of the note and move to the next patient.Keep scribe work areas clean and the equipment properly maintained.Protect all patient data by locking computer screen when leaving your station.Perform all other duties as assigned.Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.Attends annual review and department staff meetings, as scheduled.Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.Complete yearly and monthly MVH online training, and participate in bonus structure requirements, along with continuing education.Required to check emails and be responsible for its content at least three times per week.May perform below clinical duties-under the responsibility and direct supervision of licensed person and after documented training and proof of competency:Takes medical historiesAdministers basic first aidExplains treatment procedures to patientsPrepares patients for examinationTakes vital signsAssists the physician during examsCollects and prepares laboratory specimensPerforms basic laboratory testsInstructs patients about medication and special dietsPrepares and administers medications non- invasive medication as directed by a physician and supervised by a licensed person.Operates office medical equipmentRemoves sutures and changing dressingsParticipates in periods of emergencyPerforms specified and approved aseptic techniquesAbout Mountain View:Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED/transcript equivalent.Clinical skills: Clinical skills may be specific to the clinical setting but may include EKGS, respiratory testing, lab tests classified as "waived" under CLIA, and administering medication only by unit, or single dosage, or by a dosage calculated and verified by a healthcare practitioner.Equipment/Technology: Basic computer skills necessaryLanguage/Communication: English, Medical terminology, Grammar, Spelling & punctuationMathematical Skills: BasicMental Capabilities: Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flowInterpersonal: Effectively communicates with administration, managers, and staff. Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquettePerformance: Requires ability to work independently and with groups/teams as both project leader and team member. Requires attention to detail and ability to assimilate large amounts of information from various sources. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a diversity of personalities.