Medical Assistant Endocrinology

Intermountain Health

3d•$21 - $31•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 the patient’s visit and condition. 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.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, 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 patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
Ability to read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to handle complex and delicate equipment accurately, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift and move patients and supplies, bend, carry equipment, walk, and assist with transporting or ambulating patients.
Ability to push and pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to navigate crowded rooms and potentially stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

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 Medical Assistant certification or registration: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a clinician.
Assist the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers, including their protected health information.