Medical Assistant

Southwest Spine And Pain Care Specialists Llc; Richfield (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Spine And Pain Care Specialists Llc in Richfield, UT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care. You will take vitals, update records, assist patients, and administer injections while maintaining clean exam rooms and accurate EMR entries.

The role requires strong communication, a team mindset, and willingness to obtain BLS within 30 days. Prior healthcare experience is valued, and proficiency with EMR systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Healthcare experience preferred, medical assistant experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with EMR software and general computer skills.
• Scribe training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals on all patients as required.
• Update patient information as needed.
• Assist patients as necessary.
• Able to give injections and vaccinations to patients.
• Maintain organized, clean exam rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Organize and arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.
• Document the visit and services performed in EMR software; stay attentive during patient visits.
• Schedule procedures in-office or with surgical centers; verify times with patients; prepare charts and consent forms.
• Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and explaining treatment procedures and medications to patients.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Coordinate with medical facilities to schedule tests or admissions.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative discharge care.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team work

Positive attitude

Healthcare experience

Computer skills

Scribe training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Computer proficiency

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Richfield Clinic - Richfield, UT 84701Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareA Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician in providing care to their patients.

Job Duties:

• Takes vitals on all patients as required
• Obtains and updates all patient information as needed
• Assists patients as necessary
• Able to give injections and vaccinations to patients
• Organizational skills and prioritizing a must along with a great work ethic
• Must be willing to work in other areas as needed
• Preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Organize and arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.
• Call patient back and room patient into exam room.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and reviewing medical history; updating medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials along with documenting the visit along with services performed in EMR software. Stay attentive during patient visit!
• Schedule procedures in office or by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
• Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions and explaining treatment procedures, medications and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.
• Provide pre operative and post operative discharge care.

QualificationsRequirements:

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Computer and phone skills
• Must be willing to obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• Healthcare Experience
• Prior Medical Assistant Experience is preferred but not required
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred but not required
• Computer Proficiency is required.
• Scribe Training (Preferred)