Medical Assistant Surgical

Intermountain Health•Utah Valley Clinic, UT

22h•$20 - $29•Onsite

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 Medical Assistant assists with gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition, communicates with patients by telephone and in person, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care. This position is located at Utah Valley Clinic in Provo, Utah, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
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 see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly in emergencies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift and move patients and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items; walk and assist with patient transport or ambulation; and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms and, at times, stand in a stationary position for an extended period.
For roles requiring driving, ability to drive a vehicle and see and read signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Current national MA certification or registration: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA.

Responsibilities

Assist the provider, under the direction of a clinician, by gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition.
Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.