Medical Assistant

Franklin County Medical Center•Preston, ID

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. With three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology, we provide excellent care for our surgical patients. Our recently constructed 24,000 square foot medical office provides valuable access, accommodations, and services to the community. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. Always striving for improvement, our goal is to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals. As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our CNAs, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions. WHAT FCMC CAN DO FOR YOU We offer a range of amazing benefits for our full-time employees, including: Medical Dental Vision Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Retirement Plans Paid Time Off Employee Illness Bank Paid Holidays Part-time employees can enjoy Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FCMC Our Medical Assistant cares for patients under the direction of a physician. More specifically, the Medical Assistant’s important responsibilities include:

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of accredited medical assistant program or LPN in the State of Idaho
1 year of experience in an office environment is preferred
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures
Knowledge of medications and injection procedures
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Adequate hearing and speaking to communicate in person and over the telephone; able to use stethoscopes and respond to verbal questions
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens
Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients
Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, such as injections
Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, and standing, walking, squatting, and sitting with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift
Must comply with HIPAA to protect information that is sensitive, proprietary, or confidential
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain infection control standards set by the facility

Responsibilities

Obtaining and documenting patient history and reason for seeking care in Electronic Medical Record (EMR); entering provider orders into EMR as authorized; and reviewing patient EMR prior to scheduled appointments
Preparing for and assisting the physician or provider with in-office procedures
Performing medical office functions, including: ear irrigation, peak flow meters, venipuncture, injections or immunizations, in-house labs, and preparing biopsy specimens
Communicating with patients over the phone to assess, give instruction, and provide test results
Assisting the provider with patient education including results of lab and x-ray reports, proper diet and exercise, and laboratory and radiology preparation
Maintaining work area, including sterilizing equipment, stocking medical supplies, and maintaining exam rooms