POPULATION HEALTH MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Population Health Medical Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:       

The Population Health Medical Assistant supports MVH’s initiatives toward clinical integration and accountable care strategies to achieve the triple aim in healthcare: 1) improving quality and patient satisfaction, 2) improving outcomes and the overall health of the population, and 3) reducing the total cost of care. Through reporting tools available to Population Health, the Population Health MA identifies gaps in care for patient’s and coordinates care for the patient’s with PCPs and other care providers. The Population Health MA collaborates with clinical teams as appropriate for further intervention and direction. The Population Health MA will have a strong clinical background and will provide patient care during wellness fairs and community events.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Engages with population health team on Value Based Care Models and has a solid understanding of the various programs we are engaged in and our responsibility related to them
2. Assist nursing staff in preparing and presenting education to clinic staff
3. Will participate in webinars, conferences, educational meetings (virtual and in-person) as scheduled by management team
4. Consults other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
5. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments within our organization. Communicates appropriately and clearly to manager, co-workers and physicians.
6. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
7. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and safety for patients and staff. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
8. Maintain flexibility in a growing environment and be willing to grow, change and accept new duties as the scope of our department changes with the needs of the community and hospital. This includes flexibility with work schedule to work weekends, Holidays, and overtime when needed
9. Collection of appropriate blood samples while ensuring proper patient identification and labeling is completed
10. Administration of adult and childhood immunizations.
11. Ensures patients receive competent and quality clinical care. This includes but is not limited to:
    1. Adherence to all policy and procedures put in place by organization and department
    2. Provides age appropriate care
    3. Reporting, monitoring, and management of patient and staff incidents
    4. Monitoring and management of patient and physician satisfaction

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

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