Medical Assistant Orthopedics
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 Medical Assistant assists the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition. The role includes communicating clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering the care patients need. The position is with Utah Valley Orthopedics at the Utah Valley Outpatient Center in Provo, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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 RN or LPN license in good standing to practice nursing in Utah.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, to be 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.
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: RMA from AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA from AAMA.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting.
- Under the direction of a clinician, assist the provider in 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 and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers, including Protected Health Information.
Benefits
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 annually.
- Partnerships with schools offering debt-free programs.
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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