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Heritage Health

Nonprofit federally qualified health center in North Idaho

Certified Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 14
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 it within six months of hire.
  • Hold BLS or ACLS certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
  • Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Successfully complete a nationally accredited Certified Medical Assistant certification program, or have relevant work experience and national certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
  • 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.
  • Commit to patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with supply ordering and tracking by communicating supply needs.
  • Manage MA box work for productivity.
  • Room patients in a timely manner, perform vital signs, take family and social histories, consolidate medications, complete PHQ screening and barriers-today documentation, consolidate immunization information, and record the history of present illness and review of systems.
  • Complete in-office standing orders, including A1C tests, immunizations, retinal testing, diabetes foot exams, visual acuity and hearing tests, and drug screens.
  • Prepare the exam room and patient for procedures such as 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 lab or test results after the provider has reviewed the results and written recommendations.
  • Return patient phone calls promptly, preferably the same day and within 72 hours at the latest; bring urgent calls to the provider's attention immediately.
  • Document critical lab values or 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 they are received.
  • Check sample medications weekly for expiration dates and complete the log.
  • Complete documentation related to childhood vaccinations, including IRIS vaccination record forms and parental consent/refusal forms; log each injection's lot number, expiration date, and site.
  • Participate actively in Heritage Health's Patient Centered Medical Home model as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
  • Initial, sign, and date all documentation.
  • Support other departments and Heritage Health locations as needed.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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