Medical Assistant

Marathon Health • Midvale, UT

10d

About The Position

Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to work closely with a primary care physician and support the care team in delivering excellent patient care and an exceptional guest experience. In Marathon Health’s care model, the Medical Assistant supports the full patient experience, combining medical receptionist duties with clinical responsibilities.

The position includes assisting with patient flow and room preparation, collecting health information and vital signs, performing clinical procedures, supporting medication and immunization administration under provider direction, coordinating care, maintaining records and supplies, and communicating test results and outreach to patients. The role also collaborates with other care team members to develop individual patient care plans and address gaps in care.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant; the requirement may vary based on clinic needs.
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or another related program.
• CPR/BLS certification required by the start date.
• MA certification or registration is required for employment in states where certification or registration is required.

Nice To Haves

• National or state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration is strongly preferred.
• Primary care Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Review previous medical information and gather relevant updated health information from patients for the provider.
• Take vital signs; perform blood draws, injections, and wound bandaging; and assist with procedures.
• Work with contracted laboratories for additional testing.
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by specified routes at the provider’s direction and upon written order.
• Partner with care team members to develop individual patient care plans, including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
• Perform front desk duties, including scheduling, medical-record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits and referrals, arranging care outside the clinic, and patient check-in and check-out.
• Record accurate and pertinent data in medical records according to documentation guidelines.
• Process test results and deliver them to patients in a timely manner by e-message, mail, or phone, as directed in written provider instructions.
• Participate in patient outreach to encourage engagement among eligible patient groups.
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment used for treatments.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits starting on the first day of the month after the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Scrubs at no out-of-pocket cost.

What This Job Offers

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