Medical Assistant Absarokee Clinic

• Performs general administrative and patient care tasks in accordance with the Intermountain MGPSMA Scope of Practice, and other established policies and procedures.

• Possesses the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi- disciplinary care team.

• Greets and prepare patients for the health care provider while maintaining a positive and caring attitude.

• Attentive to patients needs, coordinates care, administers care, and documents appropriately.

• Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by observing HIPAA regulations

• Obtains and record patient information; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint, etc.

• Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

• May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

• Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs, hearing and vision screens.

• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to ensure completion of testing.

• Communicates test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Provider.

• Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

• Prepares, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

• Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager and/or healthcare provider(s).

• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification is required upon hire

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program

• Or 1 year of Medical Assistant Experience

• Or Current RN/LPN license

Preferred

• Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.