Medical Assistant Medical Oncology

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health is responsible for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, including those with acute and chronic needs. This role involves clear communication with patients through various modalities, such as telephone and in-person interactions. The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the clinical team and ensuring patients receive optimal care. Intermountain Health values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration, offering an environment where skills are valued and contributions make a lasting impact.

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

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Clinician, provide care to patients by assisting 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, with attention to detail and follow-through.

Benefits

• A 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.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees