Medical Assistant Alta View Clinics

Intermountain Health•Sandy, UT

2d•$20 - $29•Onsite

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 with gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition, communicates with patients by telephone and in person, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care. This posting is for a part-time position at the Pulmonary specialty of Alta View Clinics in Sandy, Utah. The schedule will be discussed during the interview process and may vary according to department needs and available openings. Typical clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some departments may vary, and walk-in clinics may require evening, weekend, and holiday work. The position is scheduled for 27 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $20.07–$28.59, depending on experience.

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, confidentiality, and protected health information of patients, members, and caregivers.
Ability to read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
Manual dexterity to operate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift and move patients and to bend, retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and to push or pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms and, at times, stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
For roles requiring driving, ability to drive a vehicle and see and read signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Utah-specific: Certified caregivers with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience may attend a yearlong Medical Assistant residency program.

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 through AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA through AAMA.

Responsibilities

Assist the provider, under the clinician's direction, in gathering information relevant to patients' visits and conditions.
Communicate clearly with patients by telephone and in person.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect patients', members', and caregivers' privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
Document patient care and access needed information using a computer.
Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and transport, and obtain and distribute supplies and equipment.