Medical Assistant I/Medical Scribe - West Jordan - Full Time

Granger Medical•West Jordan, UT

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Granger Medical Clinic has an immediate opening for a full-time Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe at its West Jordan Family Medicine clinic. The position is primarily focused on medical scribing, with substantial administrative and clinical support responsibilities. The provider strongly prefers a candidate with Medical Assistant experience. The role includes documenting patient encounters, entering orders into patient charts for provider review and signature, contacting patients to communicate laboratory results, and supporting chart management and daily clinical operations. The position requires maintaining accurate and organized patient records, communicating with providers, patients, and clinical staff, and following office procedures, documentation standards, and HIPAA privacy requirements. The work involves physical activity, including assisting with patient transfers and wheelchair transport, as well as repetitive motion from transporting patients and operating a computer and other office equipment. Working conditions include indoor, climate-controlled areas and possible outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical documentation, and Medical Assistant workflows.
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical chart management.
Ability to accurately document patient encounters, transcribe provider notes, and enter orders into patient charts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to professionally communicate lab results and follow-up instructions to patients.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Ability to work independently while providing administrative and clinical support to providers.
Ability to assist with patient transfers and wheelchair transport.

Nice To Haves

Previous scribe experience preferred.
Healthcare training or certification strongly desired.
Medical Assistant experience is strongly preferred by the provider.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with clinical documentation by accurately scribing patient encounters and transcribing medical notes.
Document patient histories, assessments, and treatment plans in the electronic health record.
Enter medication, laboratory, imaging, and other orders into patient charts as directed by the provider, for provider review and signature.
Review patient charts to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
Contact patients to communicate laboratory results and relay provider instructions.
Assist with patient follow-up coordination and documentation.
Perform administrative duties to support daily clinical operations.
Maintain accurate and organized patient records.
Communicate with providers, patients, and other clinical staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Follow established office procedures, documentation standards, and HIPAA privacy requirements.
Provide general Medical Assistant administrative support as needed.