Certified Medical Assistant |Full-Time|

About the role

Heritage Health is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. We prioritize work-life balance and offer a supportive environment to ensure our team members thrive both professionally and personally. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to new team members as part of this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Absorbs supply needs and communicates them to the appropriate parties.
• Manages MA box work to enhance productivity.
• Timely rooms patients, performs vital signs, takes family and social histories, consolidates medications, completes PHQ’s, reviews history of present illness and review of systems.
• Completes in-office standing orders including A1C’s, immunizations, retinal testing, DM foot exams, visual acuities, hearing tests, and drug screens.
• Prepares exam rooms for procedures and reviews quality measures.
• Cleans examination rooms after each visit and at the end of each day.
• Restocks exam rooms weekly and as needed.
• Contacts patients with lab and/or test results after provider review.
• Documents critical lab values/test results when received via telephone.
• Checks weekly for expiration dates on samples and logs completed tasks.
• Completes documentation related to childhood vaccinations.
• Supports other departments and Heritage Health locations as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or relevant work experience and certification as a Registered Medical Assistant.
• Certification from a nationally recognized organization (AAMA, NHA, NCCT or AMT) or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of one year of prior outpatient medical assistant experience preferred.
• BLS or ACLS certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nationally accredited Certified Medical Assistant certification program or relevant work experience and national certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Must be able to perform basic math computations.
• Must be proficient in computer use, including Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must commit to patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA regulations.