Medical Assistant Infectious Disease
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists the provider by gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition. The role includes communicating clearly 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 the care patients need. This full-time position is based at the St George Infectious Disease Clinic in St George, Utah, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Intermountain Health highlights career advancement opportunities and offers education assistance of up to $5,250 annually, along with partnerships for debt-free education programs. The hourly pay range is $20.07–$28.59, with the actual rate depending on experience.
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 RN or LPN license in good standing to practice nursing in Utah.
- Have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
- Demonstrate 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 protect patients’, members’, and caregivers’ privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Utah-specific: Certified Medical Assistants with less than one year of MA experience may attend a yearlong MA residency program.
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 as an RMA through AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA through AAMA.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the clinician, assist the provider 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.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and follow through to help provide needed care.
Benefits
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 annually.
- Partnerships with schools for debt-free education programs.
- A comprehensive benefits package covering wellness programs and support for living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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