Medical Assistant (Multiple Locations Available FT/PT)

Tanner Clinic•Layton, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

$500 Hiring Bonus! Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant. Locations: Layton Antelope A Layton Antelope B Syracuse Westside (Clinton) Roy East Layton Kaysville Roy Layton Parkway Farmington UDH-Layton Specialties Available: Family Medicine-FT/PT PRN-FT/PT Pediatrics-FT Orthopedics-FT Internal Medicine-FT Urology-PT Dermatology-PT/FT Interventional Spine & Pain -FT Gastroenterology - FT Pain Management - FT Psychiatry - FT Endocrinology - FT Behavioral Health - FT ENT Allergy Lab - FT Urgent Care - FT Essential Job Responsibilities: Ensure proper patient satisfaction by attending to their medical needs as determined by the attending physician. Perform vital signs and obtain patient medical histories. Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions and procedures. Maintain strict patient, computer, and company confidentiality. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; fulfill prescription requests; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; venipunctures and specimen collection in preparing for exam; obtaining patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information. Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor. Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities, which may include medical/surgical asepsis; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography, emergency triage, and first aid. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Will consider graduates from formal education programs.
A current CPR certification is preferred
Must have a current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
Recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office preferred.
Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
Must be capable of handling multiple tasks effectively and able to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
Demonstrate compassion and understanding for the patient and caring parties.
Possess pleasant and effective written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Skill in using computers.
Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Nice To Haves

A current CPR certification is preferred
Recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper patient satisfaction by attending to their medical needs as determined by the attending physician.
Perform vital signs and obtain patient medical histories.
Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions and procedures.
Maintain strict patient, computer, and company confidentiality.
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; fulfill prescription requests; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; venipunctures and specimen collection in preparing for exam; obtaining patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities, which may include medical/surgical asepsis; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography, emergency triage, and first aid.
Other duties as assigned.