Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe Oncology

Intermountain Health • Ogden, UT

402d • $39,936 - $56,888

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe position at Intermountain Health involves providing care to patients in an ambulatory oncology clinic setting. The role requires accountability for both acute and chronic patient needs, working under the supervision of a Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a growth mindset, contributing to the clinic's mission of helping patients live healthier lives.

Requirements

• Entry Pay: $19.20+ depending on years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers, to be obtained prior to start date.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year of Medical Assistant Experience or current RN/LPN license.

Nice To Haves

• Current national MA certification from one of the following: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Oncology experience or internal medicine experience, at least 5 years of MA experience, scribe experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clerical and office duties including assembling necessary documents and supplies.
• Effectively use computer applications in the office setting.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintain medical records and other information.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and order/restock as needed.
• Accurately document patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record.
• Assign procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms under the direction of the provider.
• Conduct pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements.
• Facilitate timely billing by completing necessary documentation.
• Prioritize (triage) patient needs identified through various communication methods.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Perform complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers.
• Administer screening tests to patients within practice type.
• Assist provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions.
• Provide patient education as directed.
• Report significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician.
• Demonstrate accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills and scheduling out of clinic procedures.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 2% for all caregivers and additional matching up to 4%
• Health and Wellness Programs including a Live Well Incentive Program
• Access to on-site fitness gyms
• Discount offers across 302,000 services in 10,000 cities
• Cell Phone Discounts (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees