Medical Assistant Orthopedics Clinic

Intermountain Health•Logan, UT

4d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory orthopedics clinic setting. The role supports providers by gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition, rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and helping maintain clinic flow. The Medical Assistant communicates with patients in person and by telephone and collaborates with providers and cross-functional teams to support patient care. This is a 36-hour-per-week position at Budge Clinic in Logan, Utah, with a scheduled work time of 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clinic is described as fast-paced and team-oriented. The position requires either completion of a Medical Assistant program, at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or an active, good-standing Utah RN/LPN license. Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers is required before the start date. The role also requires basic computer skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, collaborative ability, and protection of patient privacy and protected health information.

Requirements

Meet one of the following: proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program; at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience; or a current, active, good-standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in Utah.
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 high-quality customer and patient satisfaction.
Ability to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including seeing and reading information, communicating and hearing clearly, using manual dexterity, lifting and moving supplies or patients, walking, pushing and pulling equipment, and standing for extended periods.

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 MA certification or registration: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting.
Assist the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
Support clinic flow by rooming patients and assisting with procedures.
Communicate clearly with patients through in-person and telephone interactions.
Collaborate with providers and cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect patient privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.
Assist with transferring and ambulating patients and transporting supplies and equipment.