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Find our Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Medical Director and other advanced practice openings on psdconnect.org.
Find our Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Medical Director and other advanced practice openings on psdconnect.org.
Description:
Providence is calling a Medical Assistant I ( Surgery and Recovery Services,Day-shift, 1.0 FTE) to Providence Medical Group in Montana. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all – especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.
Shift Details: Dayshift, 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system.
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
Perform administrative and/or clerical support duties for practitioner, other medical assistants, or clinic/location as directed. (ex: pre-authorizations, schedule appointments, referrals, clinic inventory and/or outdated medications/supplies, etc.)
Work in a safe manner, adhering to general safety precautions and standards. Reports any unsafe conditions to their supervisor and/or the safety hotline
Consistently meet skill based competency expectations established for the organization
Actively participate in continuing education and clinic/location staff meetings and/or trainings
Assist with emergencies as needed under the direction of a licensed practitioner
Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organzation and serve as an ambassador for the organization when interfacing with anyone outside the organization
Qualifications:
To qualify for a Medical Assistant I
Minimum Qualifications:
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 include:
Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants or alternate training program
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)
To qualify for a Medical Assistant II
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for a National Certification exam
National certification/registration by AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP as a Medical Assistant upon hire
Current American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (AHA-BLS) upon hire
Six (6) months healthcare experience
Six (6) months Medical Assistant experience
About the ministry you will serve.
Providence Medical Group includes over 30 primary care, specialty clinics and healthcare groups throughout western Montana focused on treating patients at all stages of their lives. 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: 348207