Peds Specialty - Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Idaho Falls Community Hospital

• Idaho Falls, ID, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care, Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant or CMA is responsible for assisting physician with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks in a busy pediatric specialty center. Responsible for appointment scheduling including care and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.

Conveys a positive image of clinic. Collect, process routine testing, and returning results back to doctor. Obtain, process doctor’s orders, and data entry. Provide good customer service on the phone, patients, doctors, and other medical staff. Work well under pressure. Perform specimen collection and handling.

BENEFITS

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages.

Benefits

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 Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Medical Assistant/CMA Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physician with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients; answering calls and providing pertinent information.

Proficiency in collecting correct blood samples and other body fluids, ensuring proper patient identification, and labeling of samples. Follows hospital policies and procedures for transporting and delivering samples to laboratory. Knowledge of handling laboratory supplies and stocks supplies. Follows standards precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Knowledge and performance of sterile tech. Proficient in clerical responsibilities including: sending/receiving 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 and charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.

Performs facility responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Maintains Point of Care documents and performs Quality Control management.

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school program or higher. Current BLS Certification. Valid driver’s license. CMA course preferred, not required. Phlebotomy course and phlebotomy experience. Pediatric experience is preferred, not required. Experience with computers and office equipment, required. The ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.