Medical Assistant General Surgery

Intermountain Health • Layton, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health is responsible for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, addressing both acute and chronic needs. This role involves clear communication with patients through various modalities, including telephone and in-person interactions. The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the clinical team to ensure patients receive the best care. Intermountain Health values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration, offering numerous career paths such as Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, and Practice Manager. The organization also invests in employee growth by providing up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partnering 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 Colorado
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers, to 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

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

• Under the direction of the Clinician, provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Communicate clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Work with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care, demonstrating attention to detail and follow-through.

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, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment

What This Job Offers

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