Full Time Medical Assistant

Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc•Provo, UT

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and health information, obtaining and processing laboratory specimens, and assisting medical providers with exams and procedures. The position also includes documenting care and communication in the Athena electronic medical record, following up on messages and lab results, maintaining equipment, sterilizing instruments, and helping ensure patients receive clear and timely instructions. The role is full-time, with a schedule of Tuesday 9 a.m.–7 p.m. and Wednesday through Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays. Starting wage is $19.30 or more per hour with certification; compensation is commensurate with experience and education. Limited travel to other sites for cross-coverage may be required, less than 15 miles. Mountainlands Community Health Center provides affordable, high-quality primary health care to everyone in the community, including people who are uninsured, have low income, or face other barriers to care. The organization seeks compassionate and motivated team members to help serve its patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Proof of current immunizations will be requested upon hire.
Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to identify, prioritize, and complete tasks with limited supervision.
Reliable transportation.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification with completion of externship hours is preferred.
Non-certified applicants with equivalent education (such as CNA, EMT, or phlebotomy) or more than one year of Medical Assistant experience will be considered.
Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory clinic is preferred; newly certified Medical Assistants are encouraged to apply.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.
Experience with EMR documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare charts and participate in huddles to identify needed screenings and testing for each patient.
Greet patients and prepare them for their visits.
Obtain and document vital signs and health information.
Draw blood, label specimens, and process laboratory specimens.
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines as ordered.
Assist providers with procedures and chaperone during exams.
Retrieve laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic procedure reports for provider review.
Clean and restock exam rooms.
Provide patients with clear and timely instructions as directed by the provider.
Follow up daily on messages and laboratory results and communicate urgent items to providers.
Document all care and communication in the Athena electronic medical record.
Maintain equipment and sterilize instruments.