Medical Assistant Wound Care
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 role assists the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition. The Medical Assistant communicates clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important, along with proficiency in basic medical assisting skills and experience providing care in an ambulatory setting. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week across four 9-hour weekday shifts, Monday through Friday. The role is based at Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital in St George, Utah. The listed hourly pay range is $20.07–$28.59, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, obtained before the start date.
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, or one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
- Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate 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 (PHI).
Nice To Haves
- Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration, such as RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Responsibilities
- Assist the clinician in gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
- Communicate with patients seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support patient care.
- Apply attention to detail and follow through to help provide needed care.
- Demonstrate basic medical assisting skills in an ambulatory care setting.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs intended to support health, security, connection, and engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
