Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Intermountain Health • South Ogden, UT

20d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role supports providers by gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions under the direction of a clinician, and communicates with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. This backup position supports various providers at South Ogden Family Medicine. The schedule is 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one day off each week.

Requirements

• Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program, or at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or a current active and in-good-standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in Utah.
• 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 support high customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including reading and seeing information, communicating and hearing, using manual dexterity, transferring and transporting patients, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment, walking, and potentially standing for extended periods.

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 (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
• In Utah, certified caregivers with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience may attend a yearlong Medical Assistant residency program.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a clinician, assist providers in gathering information relevant to a patient’s visit and condition.
• Communicate clearly with patients by telephone and in person.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care, using attention to detail and follow-through.
• Help support the clinical team in providing patient care.

Benefits

• Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partnerships with schools offering debt-free programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being across health, security, connection, and engagement; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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