Medical Assistant WorkMed- PRN
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 role supports the clinical team by gathering information relevant to patient visits and conditions, communicating with patients by telephone and in person, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering patient care. The position is PRN, with no scheduled weekly hours, and is based at Ogden WorkMed with potential shifts at Layton WorkMed. The Medical Assistant will also cross-train as a Patient Service Representative. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Complete a Medical Assistant program, or have at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or hold a current, active, good-standing RN or LPN license to practice nursing in Utah.
- Hold a 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 patients’, members’, and caregivers’ privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including seeing and reading information, communicating and hearing, using manual dexterity, lifting and moving supplies or patients, walking, pushing or pulling equipment, and potentially standing for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or another healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
- Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (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
- Assist the provider, under the clinician’s direction, by gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
- Communicate clearly with patients by telephone and in person.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
- Cross-train to work as a Patient Service Representative.
- Potentially cover shifts at Layton WorkMed.
Benefits
- Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance.
- Partnerships with schools offering debt-free programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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