MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:  

Helps patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in the offices and clinics of health care providers, such as, physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists.

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:

1. Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):

2. Uses computer applications
3. Answers telephones
4. Greets patients
5. Updates and files patient medical records
6. Codes and fills out insurance forms
7. Schedules appointments
8. Arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services
9. Handles correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping
10. Performs all administrative duties in a clinic or office

11. May perform below clinical duties-under the responsibility and direct supervision of licensed person and after documented training and proof of competency

12. Takes medical histories
13. Administers basic first aid
14. Explains treatment procedures to patients
15. Prepares patients for examination
16. Takes vital signs
17. Assists the physician during exams
18. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
19. Performs basic laboratory tests
20. Instructs patients about medication and special diets
21. Prepares and administers medications non- invasive medication as directed by a physician and supervised by a licensed person.
22. Operates office medical  equipment
23. Removes sutures and changing dressings
24. Participates in periods of emergency
25. Performs specified and approved aseptic techniques

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.

Education/Certification:  High School diploma. Prefer graduation of a post-secondary medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and/or 6-12 month clinical experience. BLS certification within two weeks of hire.

Clinical skills:  Clinical Skills may be specific to the clinical setting but may include EKGS, respiratory testing, lab tests classified as “waived” under CLIA, and administering medication only by unit, or single dosage, or by a dosage calculated and verified by a healthcare practitioner.  

Equipment/Technology:  Basic computer skills necessary

Language/Communication:  English, Medical terminology, Grammar, Spelling & punctuation

Mathematical Skills:  Basic

Mental Capabilities:  Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

Interpersonal:  Effectively communicates with administration, managers, and staff. Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette

Performance:  Requires ability to work independently and with groups/teams as both project leader and team member. Requires attention to detail and ability to assimilate large amounts of information from various sources. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a diversity of personalities.