Medical Assistant Neurosurgery

Intermountain Health•Utah Valley Clinic, UT

6d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team at Utah Valley Neurosurgery and helps ensure patients receive high-quality care. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists with gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition. The role also involves communicating 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 is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in four 10-hour shifts. The day off is determined by clinic needs. The role is based at Utah Valley Clinic in Provo, Utah. The hourly pay range is $20.07–$28.59, depending on experience. Intermountain Health describes opportunities for career advancement, including paths such as Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, and Practice Manager. Employees may receive up to $5,250 annually in education assistance, and the organization partners with schools for debt-free programs. The employer also describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support caregiver well-being.

Requirements

Complete a Medical Assistant program, or have at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or hold a current active RN or LPN license in good standing to practice nursing in Utah.
Obtain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
Demonstrate basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
Maintain a professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to provide a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.

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 from AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA from AAMA.
For Utah-certified Medical Assistants with less than one year of MA experience, the posting notes the availability of a yearlong MA residency program.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a clinician, assist with gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
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 to help provide needed care.