Medical Assistant I - Urgent Care

Granger Medical•West Valley City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant I - Urgent Care Granger Medical Clinic has an immediate opening for a full-time Medical Assistant I for our Urgent Care Team. We are looking for a certified Medical Assistant with 2+ years of experience. 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. This Medical Assistant may be required to fill shifts at our Riverton and West Jordan locations. Home clinic: West Valley Schedule: Schedule will be Monday through Thursday as follows: Monday and Thursday 8:50 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at West Valley location Tuesday 8:50 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at West Valley location Wednesday 8:50 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at West Jordan location This position may require at least one Saturday shift a month. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. Additional languages helpful but not required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Candidates who do not currently hold a valid BLS certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire. Accepting experienced Medical Assistant candidates only . Essential Functions and Duties: 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. Education and Experience: High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Medical Assistant Certification or two years of Medical Assistance required . Additional Languages would be helpful, especially Spanish Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Standing and walking for extended periods, Lifting up to 50lbs. Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment. Inside, climate-controlled working conditions. Granger Medical Clinic offers competitive wages, potential for quarterly bonuses, and excellent benefits. Benefits include: Vision Dental Medical Sick Leave Paid Time Off Life Insurance Paid Maternity Leave Tuition Reimbursement Short- and Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) with a Company Match, Profit Share, and Safe Harbor Contributions Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #HP123

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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Candidates who do not currently hold a valid BLS certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Accepting experienced Medical Assistant candidates only
High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
Medical Assistant Certification or two years of Medical Assistance required

Nice To Haves

Additional languages helpful but not required.
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.