Medical Assistant Primary Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team and helps ensure patients receive quality care. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists the provider in gathering information relevant to a patient’s visit and condition. The role includes communicating with patients by telephone and in person, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important. The position is based at Garfield Memorial Clinic, with occasional travel required to Circleville Clinic, Bryce Valley Clinic, and the Mobile Clinic. The schedule is 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours of either 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hourly range is $20.07 to $28.59, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualifications: proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program; at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience; or a current, active, and in-good-standing RN or LPN license to practice nursing in Utah.
- Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
- Demonstrate a professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
- Protect patients’, members’, and caregivers’ privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
- Travel occasionally to Circleville Clinic, Bryce Valley Clinic, and the Mobile Clinic.
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 Medical Assistant certification or registration as an RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of a clinician, assist the provider in gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
- Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support patient care.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and follow through on care-related tasks.
Benefits
- Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance.
- Access to education partners offering debt-free programs.
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
