Medical Assistant / CNA

Canyon View Medical Group; Mapleton (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon View Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for our clinics in Springville and Mapleton, UT. The role involves performing patient care activities under the supervision of healthcare providers and maintaining quality control standards.

Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited medical assisting program or hold a CNA certification, with at least a year of clinical experience. Exceptional customer service skills are essential. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or CNA certification.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience or externship recommendation.
• Understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician.
• Assist physician in exam rooms and escort patients.
• Measure vital signs and document in patient's chart.
• Keep exam rooms stocked and maintain instruments.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology understanding

Knowledge of EHRs

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or CNA certification

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

Canyon View Medical is seeking the services of a Medical Assistant at our Family Medicine clinic located in Springville and Mapleton, UT. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are welcome to apply. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist the Health Care Provider. They deliver quality customer service and maintain established quality control standards. The Medical Assistant assists in the care of the patient by following through on Provider orders for treatments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician.
• Assist physician in exam rooms.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient's chart.
• Gives instructions to patients as instructed by physician.
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned by the physician, MA Supervisor, or practice administrator.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program, or CNA certification.
• Previous clinical experience of one year minimum or externship recommendation.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of EHRs, preferably NextGen.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.