Medical Assistant OBGYN

Intermountain Health • Riverton, NJ

1d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant performs routine clerical and clinical tasks in the clinic, assisting physicians and other licensed providers in delivering quality patient care efficiently and cost-effectively. At Intermountain Health, the Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions under the direction of a clinician, communicating with patients by telephone and in person, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care.

The position is at the Southridge Clinic OBGYN in Riverton, Utah. The posting describes a schedule of 36 hours per week, four days per week, during clinic hours Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the day off may be discussed upon hire. The posting also lists 30 scheduled weekly hours. The stated hourly pay range is $20.07–$28.59, dependent on experience. Intermountain offers education assistance of up to $5,250 annually and partnerships with schools for debt-free programs. The posting describes career paths including Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, and Practice Manager.

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, and in-good-standing RN or LPN license to practice nursing in Utah.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
• Have a professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
• Be able to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Be able to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Have manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, information access, and medication preparation.
• Be able to lift and use a full range of movement to transfer patients; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavy items.
• Be able to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Be able to navigate crowded and busy rooms and stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
• Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration as an RMA of AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA of the AAMA.
• For Utah caregivers certified with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience, participation in the yearlong Medical Assistant residency program may be available.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical and clinical tasks within the clinic.
• Assist physicians and other licensed providers in providing quality patient care efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Under the direction of the clinician, assist the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Communicate clearly with patients seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
• Protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information.

Benefits

• Education assistance of up to $5,250 annually.
• Partnerships with schools for debt-free education programs.
• A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed