RMA) - Multiple Openings

Tanner Memorial Clinic•Layton, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Tanner Clinic is hiring Medical Assistants (MA / CMA / RMA) for multiple full-time and part-time openings across several specialties and locations. Applicants will be considered based on their certifications, qualifications, and clinic needs. A $500 hiring bonus is offered. Medical Assistants attend to patients’ medical needs as determined by the attending physician, support patient care and clinic operations, and perform clinical assisting tasks. Responsibilities may include taking vital signs and medical histories, obtaining prescription and procedure prior authorizations, assisting physicians with procedures, documenting care, communicating instructions, handling specimens, and performing other duties as assigned. The position works in medical office and exam/procedure room settings. It reports to the Practice Services Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Current documentation of national certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); graduates of accredited Medical Assistant programs will also be considered.
Current health records with appropriate immunizations for healthcare work, including hepatitis B and tuberculosis.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
Demonstrate compassion and understanding for patients and their caregivers.
Pleasant and effective written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding, healthcare and medical-office protocols and procedures, practice-specific assisting tasks, and information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Computer skills and ability to perform medical-assistance tasks appropriately and share information effectively to meet patient education needs.
Ability to learn and retain patient-care procedures, project a pleasant and professional image, plan and prioritize work, complete delegated tasks, and demonstrate compassion and caring.
Ability to use appropriate body mechanics when transferring patients and helping them walk or dress.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification.
Recent experience working as a medical assistant in a medical facility or documented completion of an externship in a medical office.

Responsibilities

Attend to patients’ medical needs as determined by the attending physician to support patient satisfaction.
Perform vital signs and obtain patient medical histories.
Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, computer, and company information.
Check schedules and organize patient flow; fulfill prescription requests; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms; perform venipunctures and collect specimens; conduct screenings per provider guidelines; assist physicians with procedures; chart; relay instructions to patients and families; answer calls; and provide pertinent information.
Respect and promote patient rights, respond appropriately to emergency codes, and share patient or staff concerns with the immediate supervisor.
Perform clinical assisting responsibilities as assigned, including medical/surgical asepsis, clinical pharmacology, drug administration including injections, prescription verification against physician orders, minor-surgery assistance and preparation, pre- and post-surgical care, dressing application, suture removal, biohazard waste disposal and monitoring, therapeutic modalities, CLIA-waived testing, capillary punctures, specimen handling, electrocardiography, emergency triage, and first aid.
Perform other duties as assigned.