Job Information
LifePoint Health Medical Assistant - PRN in Price, Utah
Castleview Hospital – Medical Assistant
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Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose:
Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Castleview Hospital serves its community with inpatient and outpatient services at its 39-bed facility. We also provide other outside services and clinics: * Physician Services Price, Utah * Emery Medical Center Castle Dale, Utah * Urgent Care, Price Utah
Castleview Hospital maintains a Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Stroke designated facility, and has been named a Top 100 and Top 20 rural and community hospital several times.
Where We Are:
Located in the high desert of Eastern Utah, the city of Price combines diverse cultural possibilities with beautiful scenery, an enviable climate and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. We are a center education, art, festivals, and history and offer something for everyone to enjoy.
Why Choose Us: * Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees * Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees * Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants * And much more…
Position Summary:
Assists physicians with the necessary services needed to care for their patients within the MA scope of practice. Supports staff with routine duties and patient care services. Functions in front and back offices or specializes in certain specific responsibilities.
May also perform the following duties: * Prepares patient's chart and determines completeness. Adds information, dictation, and test results as needed. * Utilizes the computer system to print letters, forms, and requests for tests. * Coordinates efforts with receptionist about patient pre-certification for services from third party payers. * Logs patient results as required and tracks patient progress. * Cleans and sterilizes office equipment as needed and prepares instruments for autoclave, as necessary. Sets up examination rooms and procedure rooms for proper patient care and delivery of services. * Chaperones and assists physicians with patients as appropriate or needed. * Performs procedures, tests and specimen collection as directed by physician and within the MAs scope of practice. * Stocks and restocks examination rooms and office lab with needed supplies and medications. Orders and inventories supplies as required. * Completes a thorough and effective pre-examination interview with patients. Reports to physician or Registered Nurse. * Maintains proper communication with patients concerning any follow-up care or information. Prepares all lab specimens for proper testing. * Communicates with pharmacists as needed to convey patient prescription information. Assists in the effective and efficient operation of medical practice. * Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patient rights are protected. Releases information in accordance with established policies. * Does not have unauthorized overtime,arrives on time, leaves on time, and has few unscheduled absences. Respects diversity of everyone (patients, visitors, vendors, co-workers).
Minimum Qualifications: * Education:Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required. * Skills:Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. * Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire. There is a 60-day window to renew expired BLS certifications.
Job: *Nursing/Medical Assistant
Organization: *Castleview Physician Services
Title: Medical Assistant - PRN
Location: Utah-Price
Requisition ID: 7423-3199