Medical Assistant Kidscare

Intermountain Health•Saratoga Springs, UT

4d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role includes communicating with patients through telephone and in-person interactions and supporting the clinical team to ensure patients receive appropriate care. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant gathers information relevant to each patient's visit and condition, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and demonstrates attention to detail and follow-through.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
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 work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
Ability to protect 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 Medical Assistant certification or registration: RMA through AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA through AAMA.
In Utah, caregivers certified with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience may attend a yearlong Medical Assistant residency program.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a clinician by assisting 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.
Protect patients', members', and caregivers' privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.