Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / OrthoIdaho

Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center, Inc. in Pocatello, ID is seeking a day shift, full-time OrthoIdaho Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). You will work in a clinic-based team to provide patient care, perform administrative tasks, and support visits with vital signs and chart prep.

Requirements include a CMA or RMA certification, high school diploma or GED, EMR and MS Office knowledge, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist program.
• Current national certification as CMA or RMA.
• Basic EMR and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and handles administrative tasks in a clinic-based setting as part of a care team.
• Enters, maintains, and reports medical history, coding, and files claims using an EMR.
• Support patient visits by chart prep, greeting patients, escorting to exam room, and taking vital signs.
• Perform medical tests and procedures within MA scope after provider-approved training.
• Explain procedures and provide medication/diet instructions under provider direction.
• Sterilizes and prepares instruments; keeps exam rooms clean, private, and safe.
• Maintain inventory and stocking of supplies for all exam rooms.
• Process referrals and insurance authorizations and relay information for prescriptions, x-ray or labs.
• Adhere to appropriate paperwork for inventory control and review orders for completeness.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA certification

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , OrthoIdaho Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Pocatello, ID.

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , OrthoIdaho Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Pocatello, ID.

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 paid time off, 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.

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.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
• Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• 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.
• Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care