Description:
Medical Assistant - Psychiatry for Providence Med ical Group in Montana $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment
In this position you will:
Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, presenting problem, and other medical information
Ensure confirmation of patient identity with each patient encounter
Document all interactions in patient's medical record
Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner and as appropriate per role and certfication, obtain specimens, perform required testing, administer medications via oral, topical, otic, ophthalmalogic or inhaled routes; administer vaccines including combination or multi-dose vaccines
Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner, assist or perform point of care tests and clinical procedures as appropriate to scope of role and certification
Reinforce patient education, materials, and lab results (normal); return phone messages; all as directed by the licensed practitoner
Follow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Training in a clinic setting as a medical assistant
Incumbent must obtain certification within 180 days of hire: National Certification (AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP)
Current BLS - Must be AHA accredited upon hire
Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months)
Preferred qualifications for this position includes:
Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants or alternate training program
Upon hire (AK, MT, OR, TX, NM):Active National certification/registration by AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP as a Medical Assistant upon hire
6 months prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment
6 months previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR)
About the hospital you will serve.
Providence Medical Group is a group of primary care, specialty care and hospital-based medical providers who serve eastern Washington in clinic locations. Our providers and staff strive to create a distinctive health care experience for each patient – one focused on trust, respect, communication and teamwork
We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visit
https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/
Our Mission
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Medical Assistant
Location: Montana-Missoula
Req ID: 354135
