What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALING SANCTUARY - MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Mountain View Geriatric Psych Hospit?
Overview
Position Type Full Time
Job Shift
Education Level High School
Category Health Care
Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administration of investigative protocol. Must maintain a high degree of attention to detail and accurate records. Must provide good customer service in all forms of patient interaction. Must follow established protocols and procedures with exacting precision
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:
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Transfer and organize data gathered from paper formats via computer, recorders, or scanners.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Collect blood, saliva, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Greet patients arriving at clinic.
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking notes, or completing medical information forms.
- Schedule appointments for patients.
- Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
- Set up and operate medical treatment and laboratory equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by 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: High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. Current BLS Certification.
Experience : Work in a doctor's office or other medical office.
Equipment/Technology: Experience with office equipment, medical equipment used to obtain vitals, computer systems to enter data and process information.
Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.
Mathematical Skills: General math skills.
Mental Capabilities: Can regularly and consistently make sound judgments. Must be organized, attentive to details, critical thinker.
Interpersonal: Good communication skills, able and comfortable to collaborate with others to accomplish tasks.