PULMONARY - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K match

Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement

Discount on procedures

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking a Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team. You will assist with direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting and communicate with providers and staff about changes in patient condition.

Under supervision of MD/PA-C/NP, you will document vital signs, prepare charts, and support patients and families. The role includes routine tasks, basic equipment operation, and a commitment to confidentiality and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and CNA/MA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience as a medical assistant or CNA is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care within the scope of practice.
• Work under supervision of MD/PA-C/NP to deliver patient care.
• Documents vital signs in the patient chart.
• Prepare charts and gather test results before appointments.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the care team.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional demeanor.

Skills

BLS Certification

English Communication

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High school diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Experience as MA

Current BLS

Tools

Basic computer skills

Typing

Vital sign monitoring devices

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

Job Summary

Assist and provide direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. He/she communicates with providers/nurse manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient's clinical including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient's condition of symptomatology. The CNA /MA may also have inventory/ordering responsibilities in addition to clinical responsibilities.

Benefits

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant's scope of practice.
• Work under direct supervision of MD, PA-C, NP to provide excellent patient care to all clients that come to Idaho Falls Pulmonary.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs that are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
• Documents patient's vital signs appropriately in the patient's chart.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the physician any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Prepares charts and gathers test results prior to the patient's appointment.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural and ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and within facility standards.
• Completes annual education requirement.
• Maintains patient confidentially at all times.
• Reports to work on time when scheduled and completes work within designated times.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends at least 85% of staff meetings annually; read all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely manner.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Required to check emails and be responsible for its content at least once per week.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley - all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program or experience as a medical assistant. Current BLS.

Experience: Required

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer and typing skills. Operate vital sign monitoring devices and manual B/P equipment.

Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills: Basic math.

Mental Capabilities: Can concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span in order to listen, read, and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand and input from the supervisor and/or manager concerning errors and instructions.

Interpersonal: Ability to work well with others.

Performance: Carry out necessary duties and responsibilities as described below.