Medical Assistant Emmett, ID (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1102+E+Locust+St+Emmett+ID+USA+83617) Apply Description Position Title: LPN or MA Department: Valor Health EMC and UC Supervisor: Office Manager or Department Supervisor + Position Summary : This position prepares and assists physician/provider in the examination and treatment of patients in the medical office and must be available to assist and follow the provider’s orders. + Principal Functions and Responsibilities + Call patients into rooms for examinations. Perform weight check, height measurement, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration readings as needed. + Verify with each patient their date of birth, their current phone number, address and insurance information, and update charts so that all necessary information is current and accurate + Review patient's medical record. + Record and obtain patient's symptoms, make observations, listen, answer questions and reassure. + Obtain past medical history and family history as appropriate. Review current medication and review patient allergies. + Record all of the above in the patient's chart, and sign. + Assist physicians and physician assistants with examinations as necessary. Lift patients on and off exam tables and in and out of wheelchairs. + Set up procedures to be done, i.e., remove lesions, suture wounds, cast fractures, dress burns. + Explain procedures to patients and instruct on follow-up care. + Give therapeutic injections, 1M and subcutaneous injections as ordered by providers, as well as allergy injections, tine tests or PPD when needed and as ordered. + Irrigate ears, change dressings on wounds, test eyes, give enemas, and perform any standing orders predetermined by the provider, including but not limited to UAs, strep tests, etc. + Handle phone calls. Listen, reassure, advise and reinforce what the physician or PA has told them. Call pharmacies with prescription refills. + Call patients with reports, report explanations, and make referral appointments. + Complete insurance pre-authorizations for referrals and prescribed medicines. + Generally keep exam rooms clean and organized. Keep supplies, equipment and instruments in place and ready for use. + In coordination with the Clinic Manager, order all medical supplies and maintain supply inventory. + Work with pharmaceutical representatives to keep samples current and sample closet organized. + Provide specific diets as ordered by physicians. + Prepare for OB checks, including blood pressure, weight, dip urine and fetal heart tones with Doppler. + Perform well-baby checks, including growth charts, immunizations and IRIS lookups. + Remain at clinic, available to physicians and physician assistants, until all patients have been cared for. + Vaccine for Children program support + Other duties as assigned Requirements Position Qualifications + Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent. + Preferred Minimum Experience and Skills: 2 years clinical experience + Required: Certification / Registration CMA RMA or Current Idaho LPN License + Physical Requirement: Sitting and working at a computer keyboard, walking, lifting, reaching, hand eye coordination, speaking. Working Conditions + Medical Clinic environment + Exposure to patient environments in general