Medical Assistant Lafayette Family Practice
About The Position
A Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health plays a vital role in supporting the clinical team and ensuring patients receive the best care. This role involves providing patient care under the direction of a Clinician, assisting with gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition. Effective communication with patients through various modalities, including telephone and in-person interactions, is essential. The Medical Assistant will also work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating attention to detail and follow-through to provide necessary care.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license
- Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date
- Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
- Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.
- Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
- Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA
Responsibilities
- Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
- Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
- Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.
Benefits
- A generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
