Certified Medical Assistant - Administrative Office position (Coeur d'Alene)

Certified Medical Assistant - Administrative Office position (Coeur d'Alene)

12 Jul 2024
Washington, Spokane / coeur d'alene 00000 Spokane / coeur d'alene USA

Certified Medical Assistant - Administrative Office position (Coeur d'Alene)

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Heritage Health is a mission driven not for profit organization, committed to delivering a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change and extends life for our patients and our community. We are a growing patient-centered practice that is looking for a FULL TIME, Certified Medical Assistant with our Post-Acute Care team in Coeur d 'Alene, ID.

The Office MA will use the education and experience of a Medical Assistant to manage and route incoming faxes from facilities. This position will also be partially responsible to answer phone calls from Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living staff, patient families, and other providers in the area. The Office MA will work with the triage nurses and other medical staff on a daily basis. At times when MA coverage is needed due to vacation/needed coverage, direct patient care will be required.

In this role, you will:

Obtain hospital/medical records for chart and complete chart abstraction before provider sees the patient.

Triage facility paperwork for provider.

Schedule patient appointments and follow up appointments.

Check patients in and complete patient intake in Athena.

Obtain/document required vital signs on each patient: annual height; weight, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure. Oximetry when indicated.

Return all patient phone calls promptly. Same day call-backs are preferred. All calls must be returned within 24 hours. Urgent calls should immediately be brought to the provider’s attention.

Complete tasks as assigned by provider.

Document critical lab values/test results when received via telephone and immediately bring results and chart to provider.

All PT/INR results should be brought with chart to provider on the day in which results are received.

Pharmacy refills may be done after the provider has approved. Document all refills on medication refill sheet. Update medication log at each appointment.

Perform injections, vaccinations, finger-sticks, urinalysis, as directed by provider

Make referrals as requested by provider; complete Healthy Connection referrals for Medicaid patients. Fill out vouchers if indicated.

Assist facility in scheduling diagnostic tests (mammograms, echocardiograms, MRI, CT, etc.)

All work assigned by supervisor or provider must be completed in the week in which it was assigned. All Friday work should be completed no later than Monday. All work assigned prior to long holiday weekends must be done prior to the end of the workday.

All documentation must be initialed, signed and dated.

Maintain positive and collegial environment and professional work ethic.

Assist other medical assistants and/or providers when needed.

Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliant work area.

Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Completion of nationally accredited Medical Assistant program and/or Medical Assistant certification.

Minimum of one year of prior outpatient medical assistant experience preferred.

CPR certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Heritage Health is a federally qualified health center. We believe that healthcare should be accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package! 100% of our full time employees' medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is covered by Heritage Health. Additional life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage is also available.

We value our employees' health and future!

We offer a 403b retirement plan where Heritage Health matches up to 2% of your contribution.

Employees start accruing paid time off from day 1. We also cover 8 paid holidays.

Discounts are also available on cell phone plans as well as gym memberships!

Heritage Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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