Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Intermountain Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. This role involves communicating clearly with patients through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team, ensuring patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. The organization invests in your growth, offering many career paths to explore, such as Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, and Practice Manager, and provides education assistance and partners with schools for debt-free programs.

Requirements

• Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program OR at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience OR current active and in good standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Utah.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers (must be obtained prior to start date).
• Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.
• If certified with less than one year of MA experience (Utah Only), caregivers may attend a yearlong MA residency program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
• Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting.
• Care for patients with acute and chronic needs.
• Communicate clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Assist the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Work with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care.

Benefits

• Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance.
• Partnerships with schools for debt free programs.
• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees