Medical Assistant Family Practice

Intermountain Health

3d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role includes communicating with patients through telephone and in-person interactions and supporting the clinical team so patients receive appropriate care. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition. The position also requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, attention to detail, and follow-through.

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 work collaboratively 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).

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy in 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

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 seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers, including Protected Health Information (PHI).