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Certified Medical Assistant - Psychiatric Services
Summary
Title:Certified Medical Assistant - Psychiatric Services
ID:1577
Department:Behavioral Health
Description
Heritage Health is a mission driven not for profit organization, committed to delivering a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change and extends life for our patients and our community. We are a growing patient-centered practice that is looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant with our Psychiatric Services team in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

The Certified Medical Assistant works closely with providers and other medical assistants/lead nurse/nurse manager to provide quality care to patients in a positive work environment. You will also will interact well with others, have good organizational skills, have strong personal boundaries, be self-driven, and have a positive personality and attitude.

In this role, you will:
  • Timely room of patients, perform vital signs, take chief complaint, and verify medication list.
  • Require vital signs on each patient:  annual height; weight, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure.  Oximetry when indicated.
  • Complete paperwork related to office visit (lab requisitions, pathology forms).
  • Restock exam rooms.
  • Call patients with lab and/or test results after provider has reviewed results and written recommendations.
  • Return all patient phone calls promptly.  Same day call-backs are preferred.  All calls must be returned within 24 hours.  Urgent calls should immediately be brought to the provider’s attention.
  • Document critical lab values/test results when received via telephone and immediately bring results and chart to provider.
  • Refill medications.  Document all refills on medication refill sheet.  Update medication log at each appointment.  Provide samples/stock medications to patients as instructed by provider.  Providers must check to ensure proper medication is being dispensed. 
  • Sample meds to be checked weekly for expiration dates and log completed.
  • Perform injections, urinalysis, urine pregnancy testing urine drug screens as directed by provider.
  • Log all injection lot #, expiration date, site.
  • Make referrals as requested by provider.  Fill-out vouchers if indicated.
  • All work assigned by supervisor or provider must be completed in the week in which it was assigned.  All Friday work should be completed no later than Monday.  All work assigned prior to long holiday weekends must be done prior to the end of the workday.
  • All documentation must be initialed, signed and dated.
  • Maintain positive and collegial environment and professional work ethic.
  • Assist other medical assistants and/or providers when needed
  • Perform equipment checks.
  • Prepare for Huddle with provider to discuss daily patients and quality criteria.
  • Follow Standing Orders.
  • Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliant work area.
  • Cover front office during lunch breaks.  This will include: answer the phone, check in patients, verify paperwork and schedule follow up appointments.
  • Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Completion of nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or relevant work experience
  • Certification from a nationally recognized organization, such as AAMA or NHA, as a medical assistant
  • CPR certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire
  • 1 year of prior outpatient medical assistant experience preferred

Heritage Health is a federally qualified health center. We believe that healthcare should be accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. 


We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package! 100% of our full time employees' medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is covered by Heritage Health. Additional life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage is also available.

We value our employees' health and future!

  • We offer a 403b retirement plan where Heritage Health matches up to 2% of your contribution.
  • Employees start accruing 120 hours of paid time off during their first year of employment. We also cover 8 paid holidays.
  • Discounts are also available on cell phone plans as well as gym memberships!

Heritage Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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