CNA/CMA/LPN

Health West; Brigham City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Health West Inc. in Brigham City, UT, is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant/CNA to support clinical encounters. You will screen patients, collect health histories, perform routine procedures, and help coordinate care with providers and other staff.

The role requires completion of a CNA or Medical Assistant program (or Practical Nursing) and current BLS certification. One year of healthcare experience is preferred; strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program.
• Graduation from a Practical Nursing Program.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients in your provider panel and respond promptly.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope (e.g., injections, venipuncture, EKG, vision screening).
• Update charts with testing and procedures and code documentation for provider sign-off.
• Assist providers during procedures.
• Coordinate patient follow-up and care, including prior authorizations.
• Refill medications per clinic protocol.
• Review health records and prepare necessary paperwork for providers.

Skills

Pediatric injections

Phlebotomy

Medical documentation

Computer skills

Office equipment

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Brigham City - Brigham City, UT, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Under the general direction and supervision of the Clinic Administrator and/or Provider, prepares patients for clinical encounters to include patient screening and collection of health history, as well as coordinates and follow-up on patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Meets with and timely responds to patients in your provider panel(s) who walk into the center for any reason.
• Performs clinical procedures within appropriate scope of practice (e.g. pediatric and adult injections, tympanograpy, audiometry, spirometry, dispenses medications, venipuncture, EKG’s, vision screening, dressing changes, etc.)
• Chart is updated with all testing, procedures, injections provided to the patient. Appropriate CPT codes and diagnosis is documented and submitted to provider approval for sign off.
• Assists provider with procedures.
• Performs patient follow-up and coordinates care (e.g. obtains prior authorizations, completes patient forms/documents for provider review, follows-up on abnormal results, etc.), per clinic protocol.
• Refills patient medications per clinic protocol.
• Assesses patient’s paperwork to determine what needs to be done, including review health record (e.g., health history, labs, imaging, immunizations) and complete it within scope of abilities to give to provider.
• Enters in and tracks patient recalls (childhood and adult immunizations, future blood work, abnormal pap’s, colonoscopies, etc.).
• Tracks outpatient referrals to completion.
• Operates and maintains center’s medical equipment based on the manufacture instructions and clinic protocols.
• Reviews and coordinates with other departments and integrates work with other staff to ensure timely and accurate patient flow.
• Participates in meetings.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Complies with Health West Inc.’s policies and procedures.
• Utilizes specialized office and medical equipment following procedures implemented by Health West Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduation from a Certified Nursing Assistant Program
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program
• Graduation from a Practical Nursing Program

Experience

• One year recent experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Current certification in BLS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Pediatric and adult injection skills.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Current computer skills.
• Knowledge of common medical practice equipment.
• Knowledge of common outpatient medical documentation.
• Knowledge of common office equipment (copier, fax, printer, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.