Medical Assistant Sleep Medicine

Intermountain Health • McGregor, IA

4d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting and communicates with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions, communicating clearly, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, to be obtained before the start date.
• Basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively 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 see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely and accurately, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, information access, and medication preparation.
• Ability to lift and move through a full range of motion to transfer patients, and to bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
• Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms with equipment and floor cords.
• Ability to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Ability to verbally communicate and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
• Current national Medical Assistant 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

• Provide patient care under the direction of a clinician by assisting the provider in 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 the privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information of patients, members, and caregivers.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting wellness across physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, as well as security, connection, and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed