Medical Assistant OBGYN

Intermountain Health

18d • $21 - $31 • 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 role supports the provider by gathering information relevant to each patient's visit and condition. The Medical Assistant communicates with patients through telephone and in-person interactions and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to helping ensure patients receive the care they need.

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 patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
• Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Manual dexterity to handle complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, information access, and medication preparation.
• Ability to lift and use a full range of movement to transfer patients, and to bend, retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
• Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Ability to navigate crowded and busy rooms, and potentially stand in a stationary position for an extended period.
• For roles requiring driving, ability to drive a vehicle and see and read signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
• Ability to verbally communicate and to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, including during emergencies.

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider, under the direction of a clinician, by 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.
• Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information of patients, members, and caregivers.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package with programs intended to support caregivers' well-being across living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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