Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Job description The Ruby Valley Medical Center is accepting applications for a Medical Assistant, per diem. The Medical Assistant will work under the supervision of Physicians and Physicians Assistants in the examination and treatment of patients that visit our busy rural health clinics.

Required qualifications:

BLS Certification, 2-4 years experience in the medical setting. Shifts are scheduled on an as needed basis.

Duties include:

Duties to include interviews with patients to obtain medical history check pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, vision and hearing. Employee performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and values of RVMC. Works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager. The following is a list of essential job accountabilities: Work directly with provider. Room patients in a timely and efficient manner. Obtain and record in the

EHR:

height, weight, respiratory, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation in an electronic health record format. Will also record patient presenting complaint and pertinent history. Update patient's medical allergies and medication list in electronic health record at each visit. Assist providers in scheduling tests, making referrals to other providers or for other medical services, and notifying patients of their test results. Interact with patients to facilitate the scheduling of needed services such as procedures, laboratory work, imaging and referrals. Notify patients regarding the advice of their providers. Routinely screen phone calls from patients to the providers. Set up and stock patient and procedure rooms for procedures and assist with procedures as requested by and supervised by provider. And other tasks assigned by the RN or provider. Complete Medical Assistant Training Sign-Off sheet with CMO, and renew annually. Only those areas deemed to meet competency will be designate to the MA for completion. Satisfactory time and attendance.