Medical Assistant

Midtown Community Health Center; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 22,946 - 32,681; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

A community health facility is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide quality patient care and support medical providers. Responsibilities include collecting patient information, ensuring exam rooms are ready, and documenting laboratory tests. Ideal candidates will have completed a medical assistant program, possess effective communication skills in English and Spanish, and be able to thrive in a team-based environment. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $20.19 per hour and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of medical assistant program or 1-year relevant experience.
• Prior experience with medically underserved patients preferred.
• Ability to learn computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical providers with quality care and vital collection.
• Document laboratory tests and results accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory of treatment/exam rooms.
• Coordinate patient referrals and maintain logs.

Skills

Effective communication in English and Spanish

Ability to work in a team-based environment

Quick and accurate under pressure

Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Education

Completion of medical assistant program

CNA certification or phlebotomist certification up to date

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week); Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 7:30 am- 6:00 pm

Starting Salary: $20.19 per hour

Location: 2240 Adams Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 403(b), 403(b) match, $100,000 Company Paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and other Voluntary benefits.

It's your steady focus, patient demeanor, and commitment to accuracy that make you a perfect fit as our new Medical Assistant. You take pride in being thorough – whether it's recording vitals, preparing exam rooms, or completing lab work with precision and care. As someone who follows procedures closely and takes the time to double-check details, others often feel at ease with your thoughtful and supportive presence. Join us at Midtown Community Health Center as our Medical Assistant, where your organized approach ensures every patient receives safe, high-quality care they can trust.

General Description

Assists medical providers in providing quality care by collecting accurate information and all necessary vitals. Serves as a point of contact between the provider and patient through follow-up phone calls and prescription refills. Assures that patient care areas are cleaned and stocked for patient care. Conducts weekly inventories of assigned treatment/exam rooms. Assists in serving unscheduled patients and non-provider visits. Performs and documents laboratory tests and applicable quality control. Coordinates patient referrals and maintains a referral log. Administers and documents immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Performs & documents laboratory quality control to include actions taken for out-of-range or unexpected values
• Complies with VFC eligibility guidelines
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and Biohazard waste guidelines
• Assures rooms are stocked with medical supplies for each visit. Turns in weekly inventory to center manager
• Understands & Adheres to Standing Orders
• Uses USIIS in efforts to improve Immunization rates
• Understands and follows ACIP Immunization guidelines
• Uses two patient identifiers during any patient interaction
• Accurately completes MA visit Encounters with all pertinent billing information entered correctly
• Documentation of patient visits meets MTCHC charting protocols (CC, Social, family history, medical history, surgical history, hospitalizations, etc.)
• Reviews current medications during each office visit
• Tracks referrals/Diagnostic imaging to ensure timely return of results/notes
• Tracks lab results to ensure return in a timely manner
• Sends out labs accurately by attaching ICD-9/ ICD-10 codes and pertinent billing information. Processes specimens correctly
• Correctly scans and attaches documents into ECW, attaching orders appropriately
• Obtains and documents vitals accurately and completely
• Responds to Telephone Encounters in a timely manner. Documentation is clear and complete
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of medical assistant program OR may substitute education for 1-year minimum experience in similar setting OR may substitute if CNA certification is up to date OR phlebotomist certification is up to date.
• Previous experience providing care to medically underserved patients preferred.
• Required license- None

Other Skills

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written in English and Spanish required. Demonstrates ability to relate well with others in a team based environment, works quickly and accurately under pressure, and has the ability to learn computer skills. Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.