Medical Assistant, Part-Time, Prairie Family Medicine Coeur d'Alene ID
Company: Interpath Laboratory
Location: Post Falls
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Prairie Family Medicine, part of Praxis Health, is looking for a
friendly and energetic Medical Assistant with outstanding people
skills to join our team. Qualified candidates will have a
collaborative team spirit and a willingness to support the needs of
our patients as well as the goals of the job and the team. In this
role, you will work in collaboration with the healthcare team to
assist physicians/providers in the delivery of exceptional patient
care. Must have an aptitude to learn and a passion to serve
others.Must be someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced
environmentMust have exceptional customer service skills, be highly
organized, and detail orientedExperience with electronic medical
records is a plus We are excited to share with you a short video
that shows why the Praxis Health family is so special. Please click
here: https://youtu.be/MrNWtn42prY Schedule: Part-Time, 3 days a
week Essential Job Functions:Fulfills patient care responsibilities
as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing
patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room;
assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing,
collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient
history; performing screening per provider guidelines; assisting
providers/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying
instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing
pertinent information. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as
assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical
records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral
information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed;
scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient
demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that
information is complete and filed appropriately; Fulfills
environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting
up instruments and equipment according to department protocols;
cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between
patient visits to maintain infection control; keeping appropriate
records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking
exam/procedure rooms. Fulfills the organizations responsibilities
as assigned including; respecting and promoting patient's rights;
responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems
relating to patients and or staff with immediate
supervisor.Fulfills medical scribe duties as assigned that may
involve remaining in the exam room alongside the provider and
providing accurate, relevant documentation within the electronic
medical record; thoroughly documenting the medical visit and
procedures along with the chief complaint, medical history,
physical exam, past surgical history, patient education and
explanation of risks and benefits, provider dictated diagnoses,
prescriptions and instructions. Fulfills clinical Medical Assisting
responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may
include medical/surgical asepsis; checking vital signs or
measurements; physical examination preparations, clinical
pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including
injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders;
applying dressings and suture removal; bio hazard waste disposal
and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with
assistive devices, body mechanics and home care; laboratory
procedures including Occupations Safety and Health Administrations
(OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing;
specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and
sputum; emergency triage and first aid. Medical Assistants must
adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.Reliable
attendance and presence at work. Education:High School diploma or
general equivalency diploma (GED)Medical Assisting diploma from an
accredited vocational institution, a community college program in
medical assisting preferred. Experience: Minimum one year of recent
experience working in a medical facility as a Medical Assistant,
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Caregiver or Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) preferred.Experience with Electrocardiogram (EKG),
taking vital signs, venipuncture, capillary and giving injections.
Other Requirements: Must possess a current BLS certification or
obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.Current health
records with the appropriate immunization to work in the health
care field (Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis). Praxis Health is a
family of medical groups providing high quality healthcare
throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the
DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our
patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our
providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically
different than other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not
"big box" health care, but rather a company of small groups and
clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to
industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving
communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon
for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the
industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence
has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both
cost-efficient and cutting edge. Come see how healthcare is done
right!While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee
must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
50 pounds. Work Environment: Combination of medical office and
exam/procedure room settings. OSHA CategoryThis position performs
tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissues.
All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity
to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series. EOE Disabled/Veteran
Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Keywords: Interpath Laboratory, Coeur d'Alene , Medical Assistant, Part-Time, Prairie Family Medicine Coeur d'Alene ID, Healthcare , Post Falls, Idaho
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