Geriatrics Medical Assistant — Patient Care Hero

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance up to $5,250

Debt-free program partnerships

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in an ambulatory clinic under clinician supervision, addressing both acute and chronic needs, and communicating with patients by phone and in person.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with four 10-hour shifts. Typical hours are 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday–Friday, at the Cottonwood- Geriatrics Clinic in Utah. Intermountain supports growth and offers education benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program or 1 year Medical Assistant experience or Utah RN/LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date
• Demonstrated 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 the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and PHI of patients, members, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient's visit and condition.
• Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

PHI privacy protection

Customer/patient service

Education

Medical Assistant program completed

1 year Medical Assistant experience

RN/LPN license in Utah

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in an ambulatory clinic under clinician supervision, addressing both acute and chronic needs, and communicating with patients by phone and in person.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with four 10-hour shifts. Typical hours are 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday–Friday, at the Cottonwood- Geriatrics Clinic in Utah. Intermountain supports growth and offers education benefits.