Medical Assistant

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 18 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004356P
Position Title Medical Assistant
Division/College Student Affairs
Department Student Benefits, Health & Wellness
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The Vandal Health Clinic is a department under Student Affairs. This unit supports the health and wellbeing of students by providing a full range of healthcare needs on the Moscow Campus. The Vandal Health Clinic provides primary care and referral services to all students. This unit also supports students by verifying and enforcing compliance with the University of Idaho Health Insurance Requirement as a condition of enrollment for all degree seeking students. The department is responsible for management of enrollment and waiver processes, providing customer service and communications, and monitoring financial and accounting processes.
Position Overview
The Medical Assistant position is responsible for performing duties required to assist Healthcare providers (HCPs) at Vandal Health Clinic. The duties of the position include, assist in the examination and treatment of patients; preparation of patient and environment for treatment; may conduct basic CLIA-waived laboratory tests; care of the patient after treatment; patient education, clerical reception functions; and other duties assigned. The Medical Assistant will report directly to the Registered Nurse.
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/student-health-services/ship

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Communicating technical concepts to general audiences or patients
Required Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent AND completion of Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
Required Other
  • Idaho State Medical Assistant – Registered (RMA) or Idaho State Medical Assistant – Certified (CMA) credential submitted upon hire
  • Maintaining biannual Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification, submitted upon hire
Additional Preferred
  • Experience working as a Medical Assistant
  • Experience in performing laboratory tests, procedures, or treatments, specimen collection, procedures for sterilizing equipment and instruments
  • Experience setting up for special procedures
  • Experience in assisting with minor surgical procedures
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook and/or Teams
  • Knowledgeable and understanding of medical terminology
  • Knowledgeable working with Electronic Health/Medical Records
  • Experience working with or knowledgeable of the HIPAA of 1996 and FERPA
  • Experience protecting and releasing health information
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $17.31 to $21.16 per hour
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 03/25/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant. For 1st consideration, please apply by April 12, 2024.
2 Medical Assistant positions will be filled from this posting.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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