Medical Assistant Kidscare

Intermountain Health•Saratoga Springs, NY

3d•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 supports providers by gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions. The role also involves communicating clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care. This position is at Intermountain Health Saratoga Springs Specialty Clinic in Saratoga Springs, Utah, with 20 scheduled hours per week. The hourly range is $20.07–$28.59, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, to be 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 and confidentiality of protected health information.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including manual dexterity, patient transfers, lifting and carrying supplies or equipment, walking, and potentially extended periods of standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: RMA through AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA through AAMA.
In Utah, certified Medical Assistants with less than one year of experience may attend a yearlong Medical Assistant residency program.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a clinician, assist providers by gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
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 patients’, members’, and caregivers’ protected health information.
Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and transport patients, supplies, and equipment as needed.