Full Time Medical Assistant

Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc•Provo, UT

27m•Onsite

About The Position

Mountainlands Community Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable, high quality primary health care to everyone in our community, including those who are uninsured, have low-income, or face other barriers to care. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who want to join our team and help us serve all patients who seek our services. In addition to amazing co-workers we offer competitive wages, outstanding benefits, paid holidays, and an incredible retirement (403B) match.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
Proof of current immunizations will be requested upon hire
Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to identify, prioritize and complete tasks with limited supervision.
Reliable transportation.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification with completion of externship hours preferred.
MA experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred, but newly certified MAs encouraged to apply.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Experience with EMR documentation a plus.

Responsibilities

Prep charts and participate in huddles to identify needed screening/testing for each patient.
Greet and prepare patients for visit.
Obtain and document vital signs and health information.
Draw blood, label and process laboratory specimens.
Prepare and administer medication and vaccines as ordered.
Assist provider with procedures and chaperoning during exams.
Retrieve lab, radiology and other diagnostic procedure reports for provider review.
Clean and restock exam rooms.
Provide clear and timely instructions to patients as directed by provider.
Daily follow-up on messages and labs; communicate urgent items to providers.
Document all care and communication in the EMR (Athena).
Maintain equipment and sterilize instruments.