Medical Assistant Pediatrics
Intermountain Health•Layton, UT
•$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 the provider in gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition. The role includes communicating with patients in person and by telephone, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing attentive follow-through to support patient care. The position is based at Northern Utah Pediatrics at McKay-Dee Medical Building in Layton, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following: complete a Medical Assistant program; have at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience; or hold a current, active, and good-standing RN or LPN license to practice in Utah.
- Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
- Demonstrate a professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
- Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.
- For Utah: certified caregivers with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience may attend a yearlong MA 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 MA certification or registration as an RMA through AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA through AAMA.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients under the direction of a clinician.
- Assist providers in gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
- Communicate clearly with patients 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.
Benefits
- Up to $5,250 annually in education assistance.
- Debt-free education programs through school partnerships.
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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