Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / OrthoIdaho

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID is hiring a day-shift, full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join an orthopedics team. You will support patient visits, perform delegated clinical tasks, and manage EMR documentation under physician supervision.

The ideal candidate will have CMA/RMA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Hospital setting experience and EMR proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited CMA program.
• Current CMA or RMA certification.
• Basic EMR and MS Office knowledge.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in a clinic-based setting as part of a care team.
• Enter, maintain, and report medical history and claims in EMR.
• Assist during patient visits: chart prep, vital signs, rooming.
• Perform CMA scope procedures with provider-directed training.
• Explain procedures and medications to patients.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments; ensure clean exam rooms.
• Manage inventory and restocking of supplies.
• Coordinate referrals and insurance authorizations as needed.

Skills

CMA/RMA certification

BLS certified

Patient care

EMR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited CMA program

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, OrthoIdaho Certified Medical Assistant (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 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.

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 inventoryand 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