Medical Assistant Pediatrics
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory pediatric clinic setting. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists the provider in gathering information relevant to a patient's visit and condition, communicates with patients by telephone and in person, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to ensuring patients receive the care they need. This is a 20-hour-per-week, part-time position at Copper Hills Clinic in West Jordan, Utah. Shifts are expected to be three days per week, Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday. The hourly range is $20.07–$28.59, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following: completion of a Medical Assistant program; at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience; or a current, active, and good-standing RN or LPN license to practice in Utah.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, obtained before the start date.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
- Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of patient satisfaction.
- Ability to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including reading and seeing information, communicating and hearing, using manual dexterity, lifting and transferring patients or supplies, walking, pushing and pulling equipment, and standing for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
- Current national MA certification or registration as an RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
Responsibilities
- Assist the clinician in providing patient care and gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition.
- Communicate clearly with patients by telephone and in person.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care, using attention to detail and follow-through.
- Document patient care and access relevant information using computers and related systems.
- Support patient transfers and ambulation, and obtain, distribute, and transport supplies and equipment.
Benefits
- Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance.
- Access to partner-school debt-free education programs.
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting employee well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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