Medical Assistant - Ortho/Sports Medicine

Granger Medical•Draper, UT

6d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Granger Medical Clinic has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Full-Time Medical Assistant on our Orthopedics team at our Sandy clinic location. Overview: Candidate will work closely with physicians and support staff to provide patient care including: telephone triage, insurance authorizations, recording of vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.), administration of immunizations, maintenance of exam rooms, and filing. Pay: $16 - $20/hr DOE

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills able to communicate courteously and effectively to patients.
Typing / keyboarding skills, 40 wpm.
Basic arithmetic, computer and analytical skills.
Must be dependable, flexible, and multi-task oriented.
Enjoy working with people, being a team player and willing to help others with tasks.
Must be able to read, communicate and write well in English.
Must be able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing with Physicians, clinic staff and patients.
High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
2 year experience preferred.
1 year Medical Office experience
Standing and walking for extended periods
Lifting up to 50lbs.
Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.
Inside, climate-controlled working conditions.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages helpful but not required.
Phlebotomy training preferred but not required.
Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer phones, schedule appointments and greet patients for medical or other services.
Record all demographic information necessary to contact patients and do prior authorization for medications and procedures.
Prepare patients for exams and supply the provider with all relevant information (lab results, vital signs, medications, allergies).
Communicate with patients regarding their appointment scheduling and other needs.
Other duties as assigned.