Medical Assistant Patterson Primary

Intermountain Health•Grand Junction, CO

11d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory primary care clinic. Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant assists the provider in gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition, demonstrates proficiency in basic medical assisting skills, and supports care delivery in an ambulatory setting. The role involves communicating with patients by telephone and in person, working collaboratively with cross-functional care teams, and providing attentive follow-through to help ensure patients receive appropriate care. The position is at Patterson Primary Care Clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado. The clinic is open Monday through Friday; the specific hours and shifts will be discussed during the interview. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or a current active RN/LPN license in good standing to practice nursing in Colorado.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, to be 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 and confidentiality, including Protected Health Information (PHI).

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: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Clinician, provide patient care 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.
Work with cross-functional teams to collaborate on patient care, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting skills and provide care in an ambulatory setting.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers, including Protected Health Information (PHI).
Use computer skills for word processing, data entry, and documenting patient care.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and obtain, distribute, and transport supplies and equipment as needed.