Medical Assistant Physical Medicine and Rehab

Ihc Health Services • Salt Lake City, UT

129d • $19 - $28

About The Position

A Medical Assistant performs routine clerical and clinical tasks within the clinic, assisting Physicians and other licensed providers to provide quality patient care efficiently and cost effectively. Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? Do you want to have a job where the work you do matters? At Intermountain Health, we are looking for Medical Assistants who are patient-focused and engaged. The Medical Assistant (MA) functions under the supervision and licensure of the Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician within the clinical setting.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or three years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting, or successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN license.
• For Medical Assistant III: National MA Certification or current LPN/RN licensure and 7 years of Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

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 phone, electronic, and walk-in communication.
• 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, scheduling out of clinic procedures, obtaining, reporting and tracking of lab results.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) 2% for all caregivers with additional matching up to 4%
• Health and Wellness Programs including a Live Well Incentive Program
• Access to on-site fitness gyms
• Over 302,000 discount offers across 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: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed