UROLOGY - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement Program

Discount for medical procedures

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant to join our team. Responsibilities include assisting physicians with patient care, clerical duties, and accurate entry of information into the EMR.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work under pressure, and prioritization to support clinic operations. The position offers full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within our hospital system serving the

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or comparable experience in a medical office.
• CMA course, Phlebotomy course and IV certification preferred.
• Basic computer and typing skills; manual blood pressure experience preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; bilingual is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Able to follow basic commands and learn how to operate an electronic medical record in a proper and accurate manner.
• Interpersonal: able to interact with staff and patients politely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take history and vitals, collect specimens, and enter data into EMR.
• Assist physician during exams and procedures; prepare test and prescription requisitions.
• Clerical duties: manage records, scheduling, insurance verification, and pre-authorization.
• Check schedules, organize patient flow, conduct screenings, and relay instructions to patients.
• Maintain infection control: clean rooms, stock supplies, and follow safety protocols.
• Interact professionally with patients and families; coordinate with admin, physicians and other staff.
• Support patient safety and reduce medical errors; collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Mentor new staff and contribute to smooth clinic operations.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks to promote efficient operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Clerical abilities

English language proficiency

Education

Certification as Medical Assistant

CMA course

Phlebotomy course

IV certification

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Urology Associates - Idaho Falls, ID 83404, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting physician with all patient care: clerical and clinical. Convey a positive image of the clinic. He/she communicates with providers/nurse/manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition or symptomatology. Work well under pressure and prioritize.

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

• Accurately room patients; take an adequate patient history; obtain accurate vital signs, collecting urine and blood specimen, ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples, and accurately enter all information into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely manner.
• Accurately and timely assists physician or provider during medical exam and procedure and prepare test and prescription requisitions according to physician orders as requested.
• Proficient in clerical responsibilities including: sending/receiving/retaining patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completingforms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately; obtain pre-authorization and healthy connection referrals.
• Accurately check schedules and organize patient flow; perform screenings per provider guidelines; relaying instructions to patients; answering calls and providing pertinent information and documenting conversations.
• Performs facility responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment, cleaning/sterilizing equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control, rooms stocked with medical supplies and keep inventory according to departments acceptable par level.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity and serves as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Consults other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Maintains Point of Care documents and performs Quality Control management.
• Orients and mentors new staff members. Shows good customer service on phone and in person to anyone that enters the facility.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations or other duties as deemed necessary.

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 LevelIIINICU, 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,

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Certification as a Medical Assistant or comparable experience in a medical office working as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience: CMA course, Phlebotomy course and experience, and IV certification preferred.
• Equipment/Technology: Basic computer and typing skills. Manual blood pressure experience preferred.
• Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic skills required.
• Mental Capabilities: Able to follow basic commands and learn how to operate an electronic medical record in a proper and accurate manner.
• Interpersonal: Able to interact with staff and patients in a polite, political, and efficient manner.