Description

Are you interested in working with a fantastic (fun) team whose mission is to provide top notch medical care to underserved communities in southeast Idaho? At Health West we pride ourselves on doing great things for people every day. Health West has an excellent benefits plan, Continuing Professional/Medical Education plans and student loan repayment/forgiveness through the National Health Services Center. We would love to have you as part of our team.

$500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

PAY RANGE IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Under the general direction and supervision of the Clinic Administrator and/or Provider, prepares patients for clinical encounters to include patient screening and collection of health history, as well as coordinates and follow-up on patient care.

Essential Functions:

1. Meets with and timely responds to patients in your provider panel(s) who walk into the center for any reason.
2. Performs clinical procedures within appropriate scope of practice (e.g. pediatric and adult injections, tympanograpy, audiometry, spirometry, dispenses medications, venipuncture, EKG’s, vision screening, dressing changes, etc.)
3. Assists provider with procedures.
4. Performs patient follow-up and coordinates care (e.g. obtains prior authorizations, completes patient forms/documents for provider review, follows-up on abnormal results, etc.), per clinic protocol.
5. Refills patient medications per clinic protocol.
6. Assesses patient’s paperwork to determine what needs to be done, including review health record (e.g., health history, labs, imaging, immunizations) and complete it within scope of abilities to give to provider.
7. Enters in and tracks patient recalls (childhood and adult immunizations, future blood work, abnormal pap’s, colonoscopies, etc.).
8. Tracks outpatient referrals to completion.
9. Operates and maintains center’s medical equipment based on the manufacture instructions and clinic protocols.
10. Reviews and coordinates with other departments and integrates work with other staff to ensure timely and accurate patient flow.
11. Participates in meetings.
12. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
13. Complies with Health West Inc.’s policies and procedures.
14. Utilizes specialized office and medical equipment following procedures implemented by Health West Inc.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Immediate Supervisor: Clinic Administrator; in his/her absence,Chief Operations Officer. Medical Assistant’s must operate off the Physician’s license; therefore, the Physician shall delineate their appropriate scope of practice. The Clinic Administrator shall assure that the Clinical Support Staff operate within the delineated scope of practice. HW/ISU Clinic Immediate Supervisor: Nurse Manager; in his/her absence, Clinic Administrator.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

General office/clinic conditions are pleasant; good, clean working conditions where accident and hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to twenty pounds.

Infection Control:

Applies handwashing principles during daily work, demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms and complies with the employee health policies; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination and complies with OSHA standards in the work place.

OSHA Classification I: Normal work routine involves potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood and/or body fluids; use of appropriate protective measures is required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or Equivalent

Graduation from a Practical Nursing Program or Equivalent

Experience

One year recent experience in a health care setting preferred. Current National Medical Assistant Certification preferred. Current Idaho Practical Nursing License or equivalent preferred. Current certification in BLS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Pediatric and adult injection skills.

Phlebotomy skills.

Current computer skills.

Knowledge of common medical practice equipment.

Knowledge of common outpatient medical documentation.

Knowledge of common office equipment (copier, fax, printer, etc.).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Ability to work under pressure.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities