Medical Assistant OBGYN

Intermountain Health•Orem, UT

3d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role supports the clinical team by assisting the clinician with gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions, and by communicating with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care, with attention to detail and follow-through helping ensure patients receive appropriate care.

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, to be 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 protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
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 during emergencies.
Manual dexterity to handle complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, transfer patients, walk, and assist with transporting or ambulating patients; duties may involve heavy items and pushing or pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms and potentially stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

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: RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).
In Utah, certified caregivers with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience may attend a yearlong Medical Assistant residency program.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the clinician, assist with providing patient care and gather 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 (PHI).
Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and obtain and distribute supplies and equipment.