Medical Assistant: Expert Patient Care & Clinic Support

Desert Sage Health Centers; Glenns Ferry (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Loan repayment for some roles

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Desert Sage Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general patient care and in-house practice services across medical, dental, and behavioral health settings. You will assist with procedures, triage, immunizations, and routine lab work, while maintaining accurate records in the electronic health system.

Minimum qualifications include CMA or MA with intent to certify and current BLS/CPR. Preferred candidates have 1–3 years of MA experience in a team-based setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Medical Assistant Program.
• CMA certification in good standing or MA with intent to become certified by hire date.
• Current BLS/CPR certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medical procedures, applying sterile dressings, exams, and treatments documentation as needed.
• Triage patients with proper documentation.
• Safely lift, and physically manipulate patients.
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Educate patients and/or families on disease and care as instructed by the provider.
• Prepare and process laboratory samples and tests using established protocols.
• Coordinate paperwork for referrals, prior authorizations for medications, and diagnostic testing as needed.
• Performs testing including lab draws, EKGs, PFTs, drug screens, etc. (training provided).
• Enter nursing charges and patient data into electronic health record software.
• Enter patient information into sample medication log sheets and other logs.
• Review patient charts, check in patient, obtain and record vital signs.
• Reconciles medication and states initial reason for patient’s visit.
• Directly addresses patient care gaps with patients during visits and between visits.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient’s conditions.
• Administers medications and immunizations as per standard and documents in EHR.
• Active participation in in-service education programs.

Skills

Medical assisting

Education

CMA certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Desert Sage Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general patient care and in-house practice services across medical, dental, and behavioral health settings. You will assist with procedures, triage, immunizations, and routine lab work, while maintaining accurate records in the electronic health system.

Minimum qualifications include CMA or MA with intent to certify and current BLS/CPR. Preferred candidates have 1–3 years of MA experience in a team-based setting.