Medical Assistant Urology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory Urology clinic setting. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists providers in gathering information relevant to a patient’s visit and condition. The role also 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 in this fast-paced clinic. The position is based at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, with scheduled shifts of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Requirements
- Meet at least 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 RN or LPN license in good standing 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.
- Demonstrate 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.
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers and their protected health information.
- For Utah caregivers certified with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience, participation in a yearlong Medical Assistant residency program may be available.
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, such as RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a clinician.
- Assist providers in gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
- Communicate with patients clearly by telephone and in person.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
- Protect patients’, members’, and caregivers’ privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
- Document patient care and access information using computers and related systems.
- Assist with transferring and ambulating patients and transporting supplies and equipment.
Benefits
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 annually.
- Partnerships with schools offering debt-free programs.
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting employee well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
