Certified Medical Assistant (Community Family Clinic) Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby

Regular Full Time Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: LPN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Observe, record, and report on the condition of patients including adverse reactions to medications or treatments

• Medical responsibilities:

• Take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration

• Prepare and give injections and enemas

• Apply dressings, apply ice packs and hot water bottles, and monitor catheters

• Collect samples for testing

• Perform routine laboratory tests

• Make sure immunizations are current and documented

• Follow through with recommendations

• Complete patient documentation on the EMR system, using the Electronic Medical Records system

• Medication responsibilities:

• Ensure they are organized and stored properly

• Administer meds and topical treatments as prescribed per individual medication protocols (follow 6 step procedures)

• Document following med administration

• Record med errors and submit reports per policy

• Follow proper drug disposal procedures

• IV Care responsibilities:

• May hang plain IV solutions/antibiotics if the medication is pre-mixed by the pharmacy

• Sterilization Responsibilities:

• Ensure sterilization of equipment

• Prepare patients for procedures

• Documentation responsibilities:

• Maintain medical management records

• Update and file patient charts

• Ensure you have a permanent medical record book that contains assessments, flow charts (1 yr), authorizations, incident reports, medical history, progress notes, and other pertinent info

• Answer phones, greet patients, and order supplies

• Arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services

• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of children and families

• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure

• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records

• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards

• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Qualifications / Benefits

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• CMA certificate
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Ability to travel from one clinic site to another
• Must pass a background check
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Evidence of no communicable disease

Preferred

• Certification in IV and Phlebotomy
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting

Required Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles

BENEFITS

"CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/

Health Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Financial Well-Being

• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental Voluntary Life
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401K
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Legal Ease
• Norton Life Lock

Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time)

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)

• First year of service- 20 days

• After five years of service- 25 days

• After ten years of service- 30 days

• After twenty years of service- 35 days

• After thirty years of service- 40 days

• Twelve Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 10 free sessions per each topic/situation

• Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Educational leave

• Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility