Medical Assistant Family Medicine
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 also involves communicating clearly with patients by telephone and in person and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering the care patients need. This is a full-time position at the Springville Family Medicine Clinic, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The listed hourly range is $20.07–$28.59, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following: provide proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program; have at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience; or hold a current, active RN or LPN license in good standing to practice nursing in Utah.
- Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
- Demonstrate a professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
- Be able to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
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 from AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA from 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 the clinician, assist the provider 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.
- Use attention to detail and follow through to help provide needed care.
Benefits
- Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance.
- Partnerships with schools offering debt-free programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
