CNA/CMA/LPN

Health West Inc; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Health West Inc. is seeking a capable medical assistant/certified nursing assistant to support clinic operations in Idaho. You will prepare patients for visits, collect health histories, and perform clinical procedures such as injections, venipuncture, EKGs, audiometry, and spirometry.

You will document results and codes for provider review and participate in care coordination and follow-up tasks. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent; CNA/MA/PN program completion.
• One year of health care experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Pediatric and adult injection skills required.
• Phlebotomy and basic EKG skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for encounters and collect health histories.
• Screen patients in provider panels and respond promptly to walk-ins.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope (injections, venipuncture, EKGs, audiometry, spirometry).
• Document testing, procedures, and CPT/diagnosis codes for provider sign-off.
• Assist providers during procedures and coordinate follow-up care and referrals.
• Maintain accurate recalls and manage patient paperwork within clinic protocol.

Skills

Pediatric injections

Phlebotomy

EKG administration

Vital signs

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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

Current BLS Certification

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Office equipment (copier, fax, printer)

Job description

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.Minimum Qualifications:EducationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentGraduation from a Certified Nursing Assistant ProgramGraduation from a Medical Assistant ProgramGraduation from a Practical Nursing ProgramExperienceOne year recent experience in a health care setting preferred.Current certification in BLS.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPediatric 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.