Medical Assistant –Geriatrics/Parkinson’s Elevated

Intermountain Health

8d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. A Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. Join an organization that invests in your growth—with many career paths to explore, like Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, Practice Manager, and more! Intermountain offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt free programs. Parkinson’s Elevated is redefining what Parkinson’s care can be. We are building a proactive, relationship-based model that combines world-class clinical care, research, prevention, and health span optimization to help people with Parkinson’s live better lives. This is not traditional healthcare. We move beyond brief visits and reactive care to create meaningful, long-term partnerships with patients and families. We are looking for an exceptional Medical Assistant who is energized by innovation, thrives in a team environment, and wants to play an active role in transforming care delivery.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to the start date.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license
• Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.
• Professional etiquette and communication.
• Collaboration / Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Customer service
• Resolving patient needs
• Computer literacy
• Time management
• Critical thinking/situational awareness
• Patient Care
• Reading
• Typing
• Manual Dexterity
• Life Support
• Information Collection
• Accountability

Nice To Haves

• Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and support clinic flow
• Serve as a frontline contact for patient phone calls, portal messages, and care coordination
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers over time
• Help patients navigate their care experience with empathy and responsiveness
• Partner closely with a dedicated team consisting of a physician, advanced practice provider, and nurse
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care and clinic operations
• Contribute to research activities and quality improvement initiatives
• Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant will provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
• The Medical Assistant will work with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.
• The Medical Assistant will demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting skills as well as have experience providing care in an ambulatory setting.

Benefits

• Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance
• Partners with schools for debt free programs
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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