Medical Assistant Urogynecology

Intermountain Health•Lafayette, LA

21h•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is accountable for providing care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role supports clinicians by gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions, and communicates clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. The Medical Assistant collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care, with attention to detail and follow-through. This position is based at the Lafayette Clinic in LaFayette, Colorado, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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 the privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information of patients, members, and caregivers.
Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely and accurately, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, and use a full range of movement to transfer patients.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded and busy rooms.
Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods when required.
Ability to verbally communicate and to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a clinician by assisting 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.
Protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.
Assist with transferring and ambulating patients and with transporting supplies and equipment.