Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Bonners Ferry

About the role

A Kaniksu Community Health Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is an essential team member charged with assisting patients in managing their care at Kaniksu Community Health. Under the direction of the KCH Director of Nursing and Medical Staff Providers and as a member of the Kaniksu Community Health Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Team, a typical day includes:

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms and instruments/equipment for procedures and treatments.
• Restocking exam rooms as necessary, and maintaining inventory supply.
• Rooming patients, establishing a reason for visit, obtaining patient history and documenting chief complaints.
• Taking and recording patient vital signs, as well as administering screening tests under the direction of Providers and Nurses.
• Performing routine patient procedures (routine lab work, etc. as per Nursing/Provider direction or as indicated by protocols).
• Assisting Provider with patient care tasks and procedures i.e. pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
• Following written Medical Provider orders, preparing patients for diagnostic tests; collecting and labeling specimens, completing lab tests allowable by CLIA certificate, administering medications, giving injections and applying dressings.
• Preparing patient record information for physician referrals and communicating significant information to other health care providers as required.
• Helping to facilitate integrated care with other KCH services such as Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy or Patient Assistance.
• Ensuring a high a level of quality and coordinated care for your patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical and/or nursing assistant program with a current C.M.A credential.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a primary care setting, community health center, or public health preferred.
• Possess light typing skills and computer skills.
• AthenaHealth or electronic medical record experience preferred.
• Demonstrates accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency in medical record documentation.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with tact and professionalism when interacting with patients and co-workers.
• Active driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience needed to land this gig.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and knowledge of medical procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways.
• 4% 401K employer match.
• In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services.
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full Time.
• No. of Hours/week - 40.
• 4 days/week - 7am to 6pm.