Schedule:4x8s, Monday-Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm
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Your experience matters*
Castleview Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Assistant (MA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
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More about our team*
This role is for Dr. Jeffrey's office.
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How you'll contribute*
A Medical Assistant (MA) who excels in this role 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. They 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).
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Why join us*
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Education:Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.
Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire. There is a 60-day window to renew expired BLS certifications.
More about Castleview Hospital
Castleview Hospital is a 39-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Carbon and Emery counties in the high desert of Eastern Utah. The hospital also includes physician practices in Price, UT and Emery Medical Center - a family practice and urgent care clinic in Castle Dale, 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.
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EEOC Statement*
Castleview Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Castleview Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Job: *Nursing/Medical Assistant
Organization: *Castleview Physician Services
Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Utah-Price
Requisition ID: 7423-3257