Medical Assistant Urogynecology

Intermountain Health

5d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role supports clinicians by gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition, communicating with patients by telephone and in person, and collaborating with cross-functional care teams. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering the care patients need. The position is based at Mile High Clinic in Denver, Colorado, and is scheduled for 40 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 patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information.
Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift and move patients and supplies, bend, walk, assist with patient transport and ambulation, and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded and busy rooms and, at times, stand in a stationary position for an extended period.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy with 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

Assist the clinician in providing patient care by 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 the privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information of patients, members, and caregivers.
Document patient care and access needed information using computers and relevant systems.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and transport or distribute supplies and equipment as needed.