PAIN & SPINE - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Details: Job Location: Pain Specialists Idaho Falls - Idaho Falls, ID, Position Type: PRN (as needed), Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Medical Assistant/CMA or CNA assists providers in care, medical record documentation, and treatment so patients can receive quality care. Obtain and process doctors orders. Provide good customer service on the phone, or with patients, doctors and other medical staff.

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 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:

Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the phone.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and recording medical history and confirming purpose of visit.
Prepares patients for health care visit by directing and or accompanying them to the exam room; provides examination gowns or shorts; assists them to position themselves, arranges exam room, instruments, supplies and equipment.
Ensure all related reports, labs and imaging are available in patient’s records prior to visit.
Supports patient care by assisting providers during exam; draws up medications for injections; completes records by recording examination, treatment and test results. Relays treatment plan to checkout receptionist.
Keeps exam room and injection station supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
Ensure that patients receive appropriate competent and quality clinical care and that customer service meets patient’s expectation.
Adherence by staff to all policy and procedures.
Provides age appropriate care.
Reporting monitoring and management of patient and staff incidents.
Monitoring and management of patient and physician satisfaction results.
Follows standards precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Knowledge and performance of sterile tech.
Maintains strict quality control for procedures.
Scanning orders and lab results into electronic medical system, print and fax lab reports to ordering doctor.
Maintains Point of Care documents and performs Quality Control management.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Shows good customer service on phone and in person to anyone that enters the laboratory.
Performs miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations.
Other duties as assigned by office manager as necessary.

The Certified Nursing Assistant:

Assists in the care of assigned patients as directed by appropriate nursing staff. 
Obtain admission Vital signs/discharge Vital signs and verify patient signatures.
Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the center.
Performs his/her duties in accordance with the job requirements.
Understand the protocol for responding to emergency situations and the importance of remaining calm in this situation.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and education requirements as appropriate.
Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse when knowledge base and skill level is in question.
Maintains standards to provide safe, effective care to the patients.
Performs efficiently when putting charts together, stocking/cleaning rooms, stocking linens, recording temperatures on fridge/blanket warmer and assisting with patient care.
Assist LPN or RN in Discharging of Patients, which may include, but not limited to, verifying Patient has a stable gate, written discharge instructions given to the patient, and verification of patient not driving self home.
Works as a part of the team in delivering patient care.
Is flexible and willing to assist with other duties on the unit.

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: Graduation from an accredited High school program or higher. Certificate of training for Nurse’s Aide.  Current BLS.  Valid driver’s license.

Experience: CMA course preferred, not required. Preferable, but not mandatory, 6 months of PACU/Medical Surgical.