Medical Assistant for Wellington Spine
Intermountain Health
•$20 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. Working under the direction of a clinician, the role supports patient visits by gathering information relevant to each patient's visit and condition. The Medical Assistant communicates with patients in person and by telephone, collaborates with cross-functional care teams, and helps ensure patients receive attentive care. The position is based at Wellington Spine Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers before the start date.
- Meet one of the following: successful completion of a Medical Assistant program; at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience; or a current, active, and good-standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state where applying.
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
- Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA.
Responsibilities
- Assist the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition under the clinician's direction.
- Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
- Follow through attentively to help provide the care patients need.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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