Medical Assistance OBGYN

Intermountain Health•Spanish Fork, UT

21h•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 by gathering information relevant to a patient’s visit and condition. The role includes communicating with patients by telephone and in person, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting attentive follow-through to help ensure patients receive needed care. This is a full-time position at the Spanish Fork OBGYN Clinic, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is onsite, with no weekends, evenings, major holidays, or on-call requirements. Intermountain Health describes opportunities for career advancement, including paths to Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, and Practice Manager. Employees may receive up to $5,250 annually in education assistance, and the organization partners with schools for debt-free programs. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered, though specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

Requirements

Meet one of the following: proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program; at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience; or a current, active, and good-standing RN or LPN license to practice nursing in Utah.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, obtained before the start date.
Demonstrated 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy using electronic medical record (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

Provide care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting.
Under the direction of a clinician, assist the provider by 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.
Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information of patients, members, and caregivers.