Medical Assistant InstaCare and KidsCare

Intermountain Health • Riverton, NJ

3d • $20 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role includes communicating with patients by telephone and in person and, under the direction of a clinician, assisting the provider in gathering information relevant to each patient's visit and condition. The Medical Assistant collaborates with cross-functional teams, with attention to detail and follow-through to support patient care. This position is at Southridge Clinic at Riverton in Riverton, Utah, with 24 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
• 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 a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers, including Protected Health Information (PHI).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
• Current national MA certification or registration: RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider, under the direction of a clinician, 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.
• Walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Push and pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Stand in a stationary position for extended periods when required.
• Drive a vehicle for roles requiring driving.
• See and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Communicate verbally with and hear and understand information from providers, patients, and visitors, including alarms and urgent needs.
• Use manual dexterity to operate delicate equipment and perform frequent computer work, including documenting patient care, accessing information, and preparing medication.
• Lift, bend, and use a full range of movement to transfer patients and retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.

Benefits

• A benefits package covering programs intended to foster wellness and support caregivers in living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed