Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

About the Role

At Franklin County Medical Center, we strive to be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. We operate a non-profit critical access hospital with 20 acute care beds and 35 nursing facility beds. Our state-of-the-art facilities include three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology. We aim to be among the top 20 critical access hospitals in the nation.

Department

FCMC Medical Clinic

Reports To

FCMC Medical Clinic Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Hours

40/week

Shift

Days, with rotating Saturday coverage

What FCMC Can Do For You

• Affordable benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Competitive wages and flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions

What You Can Do For FCMC

• Care for patients under the direction of a physician
• Obtain and document patient history and reason for seeking care in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Enter provider orders into EMR as authorized
• Review patient EMR prior to scheduled appointments
• Prepare for and assist the physician or provider with in-office procedures
• Perform medical office functions, including: ear irrigation, peak flow meters, venipuncture, injections or immunizations, in-house labs, and preparing biopsy specimens
• Communicate with patients over the phone to assess, give instruction, and provide test results
• Assist the provider with patient education including results of lab and x-ray reports, proper diet and exercise, and laboratory and radiology preparation
• Maintain work area, including sterilizing equipment, stocking medical supplies, and maintaining exam rooms

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of accredited medical assistant program or LPN in the State of Idaho
• One year of experience in an office environment is preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures
• Knowledge of medications and injection procedures

Essential Job Functions

• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Adequate hearing and speaking to communicate in person and over the telephone; able to use stethoscopes and respond to verbal questions
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens
• Frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, such as injections
• Frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, and standing, walking, squatting, and sitting with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift
• Comply with HIPAA to protect information that is sensitive, proprietary, or confidential
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain infection control standards set by the facility

Work Environment

• Operates 24 hours per day each day of the year
• May require availability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the patients
• Potential exposure to blood, body tissue and fluids, contagious diseases, and hazardous waste
• Occasional exposure to bodily injury, loud or unpleasant noise, unpleasant odor, and emotional or physical stress