Medical Assistant Alta View Clinics

Intermountain Health•Sandy, UT

2d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Health is hiring Medical Assistants for its Alta View Clinics in Pediatrics, Dermatology, and Gastroenterology. The role provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting and requires clear communication with patients by telephone and in person. Candidates must be willing to interview for and work in any of the listed specialties; individual preferences will be considered when possible. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by gathering information relevant to a patient's visit and condition, helping ensure patients receive appropriate care, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Schedules vary by department and openings. Most clinics operate during typical weekday business hours, while some departments, including walk-in clinics, may require evening, weekend, or holiday work. This position is located at Alta View Clinic in Sandy, Utah, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $20.07–$28.59, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

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; it must 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, confidentiality, and protected health information.
Ability to read and assess information, labels, and patient needs; operate monitors; and identify equipment and supplies.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues promptly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
Manual dexterity to handle delicate equipment precisely and accurately, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, and transfer patients; items may be heavy.
Ability to walk, assist with patient transport and ambulation, and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded rooms and potentially stand in one position for extended periods.

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, such as RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
For Utah caregivers certified with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience, participation in a yearlong Medical Assistant residency program may be available.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a clinician, assist with patient care by 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, confidentiality, and protected health information of patients, members, and caregivers.
Document patient care and access needed information using computers and clinical systems.
Assist with transferring and ambulating patients and transport patients, supplies, and equipment as needed.