Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Intermountain Health•Roy, NM

7d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting and communicates with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. 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 collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care, with attention to detail and follow-through. This position is based at Roy Clinic Family Medicine in Roy, Utah, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, with shifts determined upon hire.

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 Utah RN or LPN license in good standing.
Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
Demonstrate basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
Demonstrate a professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
Protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
Be able to see and read information and labels; assess patient needs; and operate monitors and identify equipment and supplies.
Be able to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly in emergencies.
Have manual dexterity to operate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, information access, and medication preparation.
Be able to lift and move patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavy items.
Be able to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
Be able to navigate crowded and busy rooms and stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

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 MA certification or registration as an RMA of AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA of the AAMA.
In Utah, certified caregivers with less than one year of MA experience may attend a yearlong MA residency program.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of the 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, demonstrating attention to detail and follow-through.