Medical Assistant
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Living in Casper you will find that mountain trails, fishing, access to lakes are within minutes from the hospital. Being centrally located in the state also allows you to easily travel through the state to take in all Wyoming as to offer such as, the Big Horn Mountains, Thermopolis Hot Springs, and Yellowstone National Park to name a few. You will find that Casper is a city, yet has a small-town feel, often times coming in contact with patients and families in the community expressing thankfulness for the care you gave!
In this role you will be work in a fast paced environment with multiple providers and will be responsible for rooming patients, checking vitals, contacting patients, answering questions and stocking patient care areas.
This is a full time position working Monday 8 : 00am - 4 : 45pm, Tuesday - Friday 7 : 45am - 4 : 15pm at Mesa Primary Care Clinic in Casper, Wyoming!
POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
- Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate / pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperon as needed.
- Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient.
- Provides clerical support with patient / client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
- Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
- Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications.
- Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
- This position will complete all necessary on-boarding / orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
- This position works under the direct supervision of the providers. This position interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge.Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for Meaningful use.BLS certification required.Active Medical Assistant certification such as : Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7 / 1 / 2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.Additional related education and / or experience preferred.