Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Primary Care

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Portneuf Primary Care, Pocatello, ID, is seeking a day shift, PRN Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). You will provide superior patient care, perform administrative tasks, and support the care team led by physicians.

The role requires an Accredited CMA program, CMA or RMA certification, EMR and MS Office basics, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Join a Portneuf Medical Center affiliated team delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Current CMA or RMA certification required.
• Basic EMR knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior patient care and perform administrative and delegated clinical tasks in a clinic setting.
• Enter and report patient history, medical coding, and claims using EMR.
• Support patient visits by greeting, escorting to exam room, and recording vital signs and medical information.
• Sterilize instruments and keep exam rooms clean and ready.
• Maintain inventory and stock supplies for all exam rooms.
• Process inventory paperwork and review orders for completeness.
• Coordinate referrals and insurance authorizations and relay information for prescriptions, x-ray, or lab orders.

Skills

Vital signs handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program

Associate’s degree

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Portneuf Primary Care 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 and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.


• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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 is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant 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).


• Patient visit support that may include: Greeting patients and escorting patient to exam room and/or taking patients’ vital signs and other applicable medical information to effectively support the reason for the patients visit and recommended treatment.


• 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