Medical Assistant / CNA

Canyon View Medical Group; Utah; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon View Medical is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Pediatrics clinic in Santaquin and Spanish Fork, UT. The role includes performing various patient care tasks such as taking vital signs, assisting physicians, maintaining medical records, and ensuring the quality of patient service. Applicants must have a CNA certification or have graduated from a recognized medical assisting program.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program or possess a CNA certification.
• Previous clinical experience of at least one year or externship recommendation.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing procedures under physician supervision.
• Assist physician in exam rooms and measure vital signs.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked with medical supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program

Tools

EHRs (NextGen)

Job description

Description

Canyon View Medical is seeking the services of a Medical Assistant at its Pediatrics clinic located in Santaquin and Spanish Fork, 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.