Medical Assistant Endocrine and Diabetes

Intermountain Health • Provo, UT

415d • $38,813 - $52,686

About The Position

The Medical Assistant III at Intermountain Healthcare plays a crucial role in providing quality patient care within the clinic setting, specifically focusing on endocrine and diabetes care. This part-time position involves performing both clerical and clinical tasks under the supervision of licensed providers, ensuring efficient and effective patient management. The role emphasizes patient engagement and support, contributing to the overall health and wellness of the community.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Satisfactorily complete applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer into Medical Assistant job.
• National MA Certification or current LPN/RN licensure for Medical Assistant III.
• 7 years of Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or LPN/RN program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical and office duties including assembling necessary documents and supplies.
• Effectively use computer applications in the office setting.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintain medical records and other information accurately.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and order/restock as needed.
• Document patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record.
• Assign procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms under provider direction.
• Conduct pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements.
• Facilitate timely billing by completing necessary documentation.
• Prioritize patient needs identified through various communication methods in accordance with established guidelines.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Perform complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers.
• Administer screening tests to patients as required.
• Assist provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions.
• Provide patient education as directed by the provider.
• Report significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician.
• Demonstrate accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills and scheduling out of clinic procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 2% match
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree