Heart & Vascular Medical Assistant — Elevate Patient Care

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular Wheat Ridge is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our ambulatory clinic team. You will assist the clinician by gathering information relevant to visits and helping deliver care to patients with acute and chronic needs, while communicating clearly with patients in person or by phone.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to privacy and PHI protection; we value career advancement, collaboration, and patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or a current 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 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

Computer literacy

PHI/privacy knowledge

Education

Medical Assistant Program/ RN-LPN license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Word processing

Data entry

Job description

Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular Wheat Ridge is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our ambulatory clinic team. You will assist the clinician by gathering information relevant to visits and helping deliver care to patients with acute and chronic needs, while communicating clearly with patients in person or by phone.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to privacy and PHI protection; we value career advancement, collaboration, and patient-centered care in a