Medical Assistant I- EXPERIENCED - Family Medicine - West Jordan - Full-Time

Granger Medical•West Jordan, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant I- Family Medicine Granger Medical Clinic has an immediate opening for a full-time Medical Assistant for our Family Medicine Team. Room for growth opportunities and eventually being cross-trained at the front desk. Overview: Candidate will work closely with physicians and support staff to provide patient care including telephone triage, insurance authorizations, recording of vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.), administration of immunizations, phlebotomy, maintenance of exam rooms and filing. Cover for other medical assistants when they are out of the office, and help call on labs, TE's or room patients. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills able to communicate courteously and effectively to patients.
Typing / keyboarding skills, 40 wpm.
Basic arithmetic, computer and analytical skills.
Must be dependable, flexible, and multi-task oriented.
Enjoy working with people, being a team player and willing to help others with tasks.
Must be able to read, communicate and write well in English.
Must be able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing with Physicians, clinic staff and patients.
High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
1 year Medical Office experience preferred.
Additional Languages would be helpful, especially Spanish

Responsibilities

Answer phones, schedule appointments and greet patients for medical or other services.
Record all demographic information necessary to contact patients and do prior authorization for medications and procedures.
Prepare patients for exams and supply the provider with all relevant information (lab results, vital signs, medications, allergies).
Communicate with patients regarding their appointment scheduling and other needs.
Other duties as assigned.