Medical Assistant Oncology Infusion

Intermountain Health • Saint George, UT

2d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

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. Shift Details: Full-time (40 hrs/wk Mon-Fri 0800-1730, no holidays or weekends) Unit/Location: St George Cancer Center - Oncology Infusion Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? 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. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. Join an organization that invests in your growth—with many career paths to explore, like Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, Practice Manager, and more! Intermountain offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt free programs What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” 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

• Medical Assistant I 1. Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. 2. Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer into Medical Assistant job.
• Medical Assistant II 1. Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. 2 Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer 3a. Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one with which Intermountain Healthcare has a valid affiliation agreement - or - 3b. three years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting -or- 3c. successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN license.
• Medical Assistant III 1. National MA Certification or current LPN/RN licensure. 2. Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. 3. 7 years of Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting. (If experience is as an LPN or RN than successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN license are also required.) 4. Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Intermountain offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt free programs
• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers 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 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees