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Heritage Health

Nonprofit federally qualified health center in North Idaho

Certified Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCoeur d'Alene, ID, USA$21.16 - $30.11 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Complete a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or have relevant work experience and certification as a Registered Medical Assistant.
  • Hold certification from a nationally recognized organization (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, or AMT), or obtain certification within six months of hire.
  • Have BLS or ACLS certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
  • Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Be able to perform basic math computations.
  • Be proficient in computer use, including Microsoft Office.
  • Be able to prioritize and multitask.
  • Have knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
  • Complete a nationally accredited Certified Medical Assistant certification program or have relevant work experience and national certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Have at least one year of prior outpatient medical assistant experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Assist with supply ordering and tracking by communicating supply needs.
  • Manage MA box work for productivity.
  • Room patients in a timely manner; take vital signs, family and social histories, consolidate medications and immunizations, document PHQ results and barriers, and record the history of present illness and review of systems.
  • Complete applicable in-office standing orders, including A1C tests, immunizations, retinal testing, diabetes foot exams, visual acuity tests, hearing tests, and drug screens.
  • Prepare examination rooms and patients for procedures, including minor surgery, physicals, and female exams.
  • Review quality measures and prepare for their completion, when applicable.
  • Clean examination rooms after each visit and at the end of each day.
  • Restock examination rooms weekly and as needed.
  • Call patients with laboratory or test results after a provider has reviewed the results and written recommendations.
  • Return patient phone calls promptly, preferably the same day and no later than 72 hours; immediately bring urgent calls to the provider's attention.
  • Document critical laboratory values and test results received by telephone and immediately bring the results and chart to the provider.
  • Bring all PT/INR results with the chart to the provider on the day the results are received.
  • Check sample medications weekly for expiration dates and complete the log.
  • Complete childhood vaccination documentation, including IRIS vaccination record forms and parental consent/refusal forms; log each injection's lot number, expiration date, and site.
  • Participate as a member of the Heritage Health Patient Centered Medical Home care team.
  • Initial, sign, and date all documentation.
  • Support other departments and Heritage Health locations as needed.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of prior outpatient medical assistant experience.

About the Company

Heritage Health

Nonprofit federally qualified health center in North Idaho

Heritage Health is North Idaho's largest federally qualified health center, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health care across the Coeur d'Alene region for over 40 years. Services include primary care, pediatrics, psychiatric and neurobehavioral therapy, substance use recovery, dental care, and an on-site pharmacy at multiple locations. Patients can reach the organization through a 24-hour nurse hotline, an online portal, self-scheduling, and provider messaging, with sliding-fee discounts and scholarships for those who qualify. What sets Heritage Health apart is its integrated, patient-centered medical home model uniting physical, dental, and behavioral health under one nonprofit system. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life of every patient it serves.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Aurora, CO
Founded
2007

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