SLEEP SPECIALISTS - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist and provide direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. He/she communicates with providers/nurse manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patients clinical including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition of symptomatology. The MA may also have inventory/ordering responsibilities in addition to clinical responsibilities.

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:

• Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistants scope of practice.
• Work under direct supervision of MD, PA-C, NP to provide excellent patient care to all clients.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs that are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
• Documents patients vital signs appropriately in the patients chart.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the physician any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.

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 Level III NICU, 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, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification:

Label: High school graduate or equivalent. Current BLS.

Experience:

Label: Experience as a medical assistant.

Equipment/Technology:

Label: Basic computer and typing skills. Operate vital sign monitoring devices and manual B/P equipment.

Language/Communication:

Label: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills:

Label: Basic math.

Mental Capabilities:

Can concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span in order to listen, read, and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand and input from the supervisor and/or manager concerning errors and instructions.

Interpersonal:

Label: Ability to work well with others.

Performance:

Carry out necessary duties and responsibilities as described below.