Intermountain Health - Saint George, UT

posted 20 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Saint George, UT
Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Assistant (MA) at Intermountain Health is responsible for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, focusing on both acute and chronic needs. This role involves a variety of clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities

  • Performs basic clerical and office duties including assembling necessary documents and supplies.
  • Effectively uses computer applications in the office setting.
  • Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures.
  • Maintains medical records and other information.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies and orders/restocks as needed.
  • Accurately documents patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record.
  • Assigns procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms under the direction of the provider.
  • Conducts pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements.
  • Facilitates timely billing by completing necessary documentation.
  • Prioritizes (triage) patient needs identified through various communication methods.
  • Recognizes and appropriately responds to emergency situations.
  • Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas.
  • Performs complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers.
  • Administers screening tests to patients within practice type.
  • Assists provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions.
  • Provides patient education as directed.
  • Reports significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician.
  • Demonstrates accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills and scheduling out of clinic procedures.
  • Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers, 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 a recognized body (e.g., RMA, NCMA, CCMA, CMA).
  • Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

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 various services and products
  • Cell Phone Discounts (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile)
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