Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Intermountain Health•Herriman, UT

8d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory 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. The role communicates with patients seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care. This is a part-time position scheduled for 30 hours per week at Rose Canyon Clinic in Family Medicine. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; scheduled shifts are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $20.07–$28.59, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

Meet one of the following: proof of 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 nursing 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 collaborate with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
Ability to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
Ability to read and assess information, communicate and hear spoken information and alarms, and use manual dexterity to operate equipment and document care.
Ability to lift, carry, bend, walk, assist with patient transfers and ambulation, push and pull equipment, and potentially stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
In Utah, certified caregivers with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience may attend a yearlong Medical Assistant residency program.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a clinician, assist the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care, using attention to detail and follow-through.
Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and transport patients, supplies, and equipment as needed.