LPN or MA | Primary Care Clinic | Bigfork

Medical Assistant

Under clinical supervision, assists in the delivery of patient care and treatment according to policies and procedures and Logan Health (LH) MAU / UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) scope of practice. Provides administrative support and works collaboratively with Physicians, Advanced Practice Clinicians, RNs, LPNs and other department staff to meet the physical, psychosocial, education and spiritual needs of the patient and family.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of one (1) of the below required :
• Graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program.
• Completion of a medical assistant program offered by a school accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the US Department of Education, which includes a minimum of 720 clock hours of training in medical assisting skills, including an externship of no less than 160 hours.
• Must successfully pass a minimum of one (1) of the following exams within twelve (12) months of hire :
• Certified Medical Assistant Exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant Exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Exam through the National Health Career Association (NHA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant Exam through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a practice setting preferred.
• Current Health Care Provider CPR preferred or must successfully complete prior to completion of orientation.
• Medical office experience and medical terminology training preferred. Possess working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, basic laboratory values, and pharmacology preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with medical equipment and instruments, common safety hazards and precautions, patient rights, regulatory standards and aseptic technique and infection control preferred. Knowledge of Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and confidentiality requirements preferred.
• Must employ critical thinking skills, respond to a changing workload in a positive and professional manner, and prioritize and seek assistance as appropriate. Possess interpersonal skills and communication necessary to interact with patients, families and providers effectively.
• Must successfully complete all onboarding education and competencies prior to performing the competency specific tasks on a patient.

ALL LH MAs / UAPs must practice within the LH defined MA / UAP scope of practice and may not perform any tasks outside their scope or for which competency has not been validated and documented. The Scope of Practice Policy and Skills Matrix can be found in PolicyStat, by searching for : Ambulatory Medical Assistant and Nurse Scope of Practice.

Job Specific Duties :

With approved scribe training and competencies (as applicable) :

May perform as a scribe and accurately transcribe medical reports. Proofreads all work transcribed to ensure proper patient and physician names, spelling, and punctuation. Applies expert knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, English rules of transcription and proofreading of all medical dictation. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of elements of a medical note, new techniques, new medications and new terminology in order to produce quality reports. Researches and follows up on incomplete dictation. Works with providers to assure that all documentation is entered into patient records appropriately.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift : Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule : Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements :

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE / AA / M-F / Vet / Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.