Medical Assistant

Kane County Human Resource SPE; Kanab (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kane County Human Resource SPE seeks a Clinical Medical Assistant to support providers with clinical and administrative duties in a patient-centered clinic. You will prepare patients for visits, perform intake, and assist with documentation and orders under provider supervision.

The role involves greeting patients, taking vital signs, educating on treatment plans, and coordinating referrals while maintaining a professional environment that emphasizes teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to interact comfortably with physicians, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and take full vital signs.
• Prepare patients for visits and procedures.
• Create and manage patient orders for the visit including referrals and in-office procedures.
• Prepare patient for examination and/or treatment for surgery.
• Room patients and summarize the HPI for provider.
• Maintain stock and new supplies as needed.
• Communicate test/imaging results and prior-authorization needs.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication skills

Orders interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

The Clinical Medical Assistant supports the delivery of quality patient care by assisting providers with clinical and administrative duties in the medical practice setting. This role is responsible for preparing patients for visits and procedures, completing patient intake, supporting provider documentation and orders, communicating with patients regarding care needs, and helping maintain an organized, professional, and patient-centered clinic environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Greet patients, take full vital signs
• Provide patient education - review of treatment plan, any exercises discussed, follow-up care, and/or pre- and post-op care
• Create and manage patient orders for the visit including outgoing referrals/order AND in-office procedures and/or DME
• Prepare patients for examination and/or treatment for surgery
• Prepare patient’s room to meet the needs of the physician and assist as needed
• Room patients, complete patient intake, and summarize the HPI for provider including a review of any applicable test/imaging results
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals when needed
• Answer telephones and directs calls
• Maintain stock and new supplies as needed
• Communicate with patients as needed regarding any test/imaging results and/or prior-authorization requirements/results

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Participates in optimal teamwork within in the clinic
• Demonstrates excellence in communication and interpersonal skills
• Always displays professionalism
• Successfully contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation
• Participates in in-services and staff meetings

Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Understands and demonstrates competence and physical ability to perform all job duties
2. Demonstrates skill in oral and written communication techniques
3. Demonstrates the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and directions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Ability to interact comfortably with physician’s, patients, and families

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant