Medical Assistant Internal Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory internal medicine clinic. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists with gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition, communicates with patients in person and by telephone, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail, follow-through, and protection of patient privacy and protected health information are essential. The position is based at Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. The posting describes 40 hours per week, with scheduled shifts Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and some rotating Fridays; elsewhere it lists 36 scheduled weekly hours. The clinic is open Monday through Friday. The hourly pay range is $20.07–$28.59, dependent on experience.
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, 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.
- 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.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including seeing and reading information, communicating and hearing, using manual dexterity, lifting and transferring patients, walking, and potentially standing for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or another healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
- Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration as an RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
- For Utah caregivers certified with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience, attendance at the yearlong Medical Assistant residency program may be available.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of a clinician, assist with gathering information relevant to patients' visits and conditions.
- Communicate clearly with patients seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, caregivers, and protected health information.
- Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.
- Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and transport or distribute supplies and equipment as needed.
Benefits
- Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance.
- Partnerships with schools offering debt-free programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
