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

Granger Medical•West Jordan, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Granger Medical Clinic is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe for its West Jordan Family Medicine clinic. The position is primarily focused on medical scribing and documentation, with significant administrative and clinical support responsibilities. Medical Assistant experience is strongly preferred by the provider. The role includes documenting patient encounters, entering orders into patient charts for provider review and signature, communicating laboratory results to patients, and supporting chart management and daily clinical operations. The successful candidate will use medical terminology, clinical documentation practices, and Medical Assistant workflows to support providers and facilitate patient care. The role requires accurate and complete documentation, professional communication with patients and clinical staff, careful handling of confidential information, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment. The position involves physical work, including assisting with patient transfers and wheelchair transport. Work takes place in climate-controlled indoor settings and may also occur outside 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 laboratory 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 perform physical work, including assisting with patient transfers and wheelchair transport.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist providers 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.