Medical Assistant I - Full Time - Riverton

Granger Medical•Riverton, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Granger Medical Clinic has an immediate opening for a full-time Medical Assistant at its Riverton Internal Medicine/Sports Medicine/Pediatrics clinic. The Medical Assistant is an integral member of the healthcare team, working with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and technicians to provide patients with an exceptional experience. The position offers experience and knowledge that can help prepare someone for a future career as a clinician. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Pay is $18–$21. The role involves patient intake, supporting providers during exams, documenting patient interactions in the electronic medical record, communicating with patients, and assisting with procedures and follow-up care. Physical work includes helping transfer and transport patients. Working conditions include a climate-controlled indoor environment and possible outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, adapt to change, and handle patient interactions with compassion and professionalism.
Excellent customer service skills.
Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Enjoy working with people, be a team player, and be willing to help others with tasks.
Ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with physicians, clinic staff, and patients.
Ability to assist with patient transfers and wheelchair transport.

Nice To Haves

Previous scribe experience.
Healthcare training or certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare required information for patient visits in advance.
Greet and room patients and complete patient intake interviews.
Convey patient intake information to the treating provider and accompany the provider during patient exams.
Accurately transcribe information into the chart as the provider examines the patient and discusses the treatment or plan of care.
Assist the provider with educating patients about proposed treatment plans, procedure instructions, and related information.
Return patient phone calls in a timely manner and compassionately relay information between the provider and patient.
Document all patient interactions adequately in the electronic medical record.
Assist the procedure team with transferring patients from the procedure table.
Assist patients from wheelchairs to recovery chairs.
Instruct patients on after-care instructions.
Provide patients with a follow-up plan and schedule follow-up appointments.
Perform other duties as assigned.