Medical Assistant Imaging
About The Position
A Medical assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. A Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. This is for an Imaging department which is different than most MA roles. The MAs in our department work closely with the technologists to prepare the patients for their imaging exams by helping to change their clothes, answer questions, and perform necessary labs prior to their exam. As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by: Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition. Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license
- Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date
- Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
- Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.
- Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
- Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA
- If certified with less than one year of MA experience, caregivers may attend a yearlong MA residency program
Responsibilities
- Assist the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
- Communicate clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
- Work with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care.
- Prepare patients for their imaging exams by helping to change their clothes, answer questions, and perform necessary labs prior to their exam.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
- Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
