MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistant

Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Education Level: BLS Certification Category: Health Care

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting ultrasound sonographer, nurse, and physician with all patient care: clerical and clinical. Convey a positive image of the clinic. He/she communicates with providers/nurse/manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition or symptomatology. Work well under pressure and prioritize.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for 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 Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The Wound Care Associate)

1. Accurately room patients; take an adequate patient history; obtain accurate vital signs, and accurately enter all information into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely manner. 2. Accurately and timely assists physician or provider during medical exam and procedure and prepare test and prescription requisitions according to physician orders as requested. 3. Proficient in clerical responsibilities including: sending/receiving/retaining patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately; obtain pre-authorization and healthy connection referrals. 4. Accurately check schedules and organize patient flow; perform screenings per provider guidelines; relaying instructions to patients; answering calls and providing pertinent information and documenting conversations. 5. Performs facility responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment, cleaning/sterilizing equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control, rooms stocked with medical supplies and keep inventory according to departments acceptable par level. 6. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity and serves as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers. 7. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. 8. Consults other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. 9. Maintains Point of Care documents and performs Quality Control management.

About 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.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Certification as a Medical Assistant or comparable experience in a medical office working as a Medical Assistant.

Experience: Clinical experience and/or certification.

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer and typing skills. Manual blood pressure experience preferred.

Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.