Medical Assistant General Surgery

Intermountain Health

3d • $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 the patient's visit and condition. The role involves communicating clearly with patients by telephone and in person, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care.

This position is with Avenues General Surgery at Avenues Clinic, Physicians Office Building, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hourly pay range is $20.07 to $28.59, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following: provide proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program; have at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience; or hold a current, active, and good-standing RN or LPN license to practice nursing in Utah.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
• Have a professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
• Be able to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).

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: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.

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 seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and follow-through in helping provide needed care.

Benefits

• Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance.
• School partnerships offering debt-free programs.
• A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support wellness and help caregivers live healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed