Medical Assistant; Ma

Position Summary

Preparation and assistance of physician/provider in patient examinations and treatments in the medical office. Must be available to assist and follow the provider’s orders.

LPN or MA

Valor Health EMC and UC

Office Manager or Department Supervisor

• Call patients into rooms for examinations; perform weight, height, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration readings as needed.
• Verify patient information (date of birth, phone number, address, insurance) and update charts.
• Review patient’s medical record.
• Record and obtain symptoms, make observations, listen, answer questions and reassure.
• Obtain past medical and family history; review current medication and allergies.
• Record all information in the patient's chart and sign.
• Assist physicians and physician assistants with examinations, lift patients, and manage wheelchairs.
• Set up procedures: remove lesions, suture wounds, cast fractures, dress burns.
• Explain procedures to patients and instruct on follow‑up care.
• Give therapeutic, 1M, subcutaneous injections, allergy injections, tine tests or PPD as ordered.
• Perform ear irrigation, change wound dressings, test eyes, give enemas, and conduct standing orders (UA, strep tests, etc.).
• Handle phone calls; listen, reassure, advise and reinforce physician/PA instructions; call pharmacies for refills.
• Call patients with reports, explain results, and schedule referrals.
• Complete insurance pre‑authorizations for referrals and prescribed medications.
• Maintain clean and organized exam rooms; keep supplies and instruments ready for use.
• In coordination with the Clinic Manager, order medical supplies and maintain inventory.
• Work with pharmaceutical representatives to keep samples current.
• Provide specific diets as ordered by physicians.
• Prepare for OB checks (blood pressure, weight, dip urine, fetal heart tones with Doppler).
• Perform well‑baby checks (growth charts, immunizations, IRIS lookups).
• Remain at clinic available to physicians and physician assistants until all patients are cared for.
• Assist with Vaccine for Children program.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  2 years clinical experience.
• Required Certification/Registration: CMA, RMA, or current Idaho LPN license.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sitting, working at a computer keyboard; walking, lifting, reaching, hand‑eye coordination; speaking.

• Medical clinic environment.
• Exposure to patient environments in general.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care