Medical Assistant Rheumatology
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 providers in gathering information relevant to a patient’s visit and condition. The role also involves clear communication with patients by telephone and in person, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care. This full-time position is based at Cottonwood Medical Clinic in Murray, Utah. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is $20.07 to $28.59, with the actual rate dependent on experience. Intermountain offers education assistance of up to $5,250 annually and partners with schools for debt-free programs. The employer also describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support caregiver well-being.
Requirements
- Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program, or at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or a current active RN/LPN license in good standing 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 deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
- Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.
- For Utah: caregivers certified 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 using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
- Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a clinician by assisting providers 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.
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient, member, and caregiver information, including Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Document patient care and access needed information using computers and relevant systems.
- Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and transport patients and supplies as needed.
Benefits
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 annually.
- Partnerships with schools offering debt-free programs.
- A comprehensive benefits package supporting caregiver well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
