Medical Assistant (CMA) / Infectious Disease Clinic at Portneuf Health

Pocatello, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Electronic medical record, Vital signs, Medical coding, Chart preparation, Sterilization, Inventory management, Insurance authorization, Clinical tasks, Administrative tasks, Microsoft office, BLS certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Infectious Disease Clinic Medical Assistant or CMA in Pocatello, ID. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care. Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant: Responsibilities Provides superior patient care and performs administrative and delegated clinical tasks that support patients in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by the physician and/or advanced practice provider. Enters, maintains, and reports all medical history, medical coding, and files claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Support patient visits by performing chart prep and scrub, greeting patients, escorting patients to exam room to take vital signs, and relaying other applicable medical information to effectively support the reason for the visit and treatment. Perform medical tests and/or procedures that fit within the medical assistant scope of practice and have received documented satisfactory training by a provider to complete. Explains medical procedures to patients and provides instructions to patients about medication and special diets under the direction of the provider. Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments. Ensures patient exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients. Provides patients with privacy, comfort, safety and hygiene. Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments and equipment for all exam rooms. Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness. Addresses and requests referrals and other insurance authorizations in addition to passing along patient information for prescription, x-ray or lab requisitions to necessary parties. This includes calls to pharmacies, hospitals, and labs. Qualifications Job Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Preferred Job Requirements: Associate’s degree. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program. Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, performs clinical procedures, and manages administrative tasks such as medical coding and chart preparation. They also ensure exam rooms are sanitized, maintain medical supplies, and coordinate referrals and insurance authorizations.