Medical Assistant

First Step House; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 51 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

15 paid holidays annually

Paid time off that grows with tenure

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

Annual merit increase and bonus

Resumo da oferta

First Step House in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our clinic team. You will welcome patients, take vital signs, assist with exams, and support ongoing care for individuals facing medical, mental health, and substance use challenges.

The role involves administering medications, performing tests, updating EHRs, and coordinating patient follow-up. A strong candidate has a medical assistant qualification and a patient-focused mindset.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen and complete required immunization and TB screening requirements.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program. (Preferred)
• National medical assistant certification. (Preferred)
• One or more years of experience in primary care or an outpatient setting. (Preferred)
• Experience with EHRs, phlebotomy, or laboratory processing. (Preferred)
• Experience in mental health or substance use treatment. (Preferred)

Responsabilidades

• Welcome patients, take vital signs, collect medical histories, and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist providers with exams, treatments, procedures, and chronic care visits.
• Administer medications and immunizations as permitted by Utah law.
• Perform point-of-care testing, ECGs, phlebotomy, and laboratory specimen collection.
• Update patient records, reconcile medications, and document care in the EHR.
• Schedule appointments, coordinate referrals, and assist with patient follow-up and education.
• Maintain clinical supplies, support daily clinic operations, and follow infection control procedures.
• Recognize urgent medical concerns and respond to emergencies according to clinic protocols.
• Help staff vaccine clinics at other First Step House facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with providers and other departments to support patients' overall care needs.

Conhecimentos

Compassionate care

Communication

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

EHR systems

Phlebotomy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• 434 South 500 East, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

First Step House | Salt Lake City, Utah | Full-Time

At First Step House, our mission is simple: We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. We're looking for a compassionate, dependable Medical Assistant to join our clinic team and help provide quality, patient-centered care to individuals facing medical, mental health, and substance use challenges.

If you enjoy helping others, working alongside healthcare providers, and making a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to meet you!

Pay: $45,000–$51,000 per year

What You'll Do

• Welcome patients, take vital signs, collect medical histories, and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist providers with exams, treatments, procedures, and chronic care visits.
• Administer medications and immunizations as permitted by Utah law.
• Perform point-of-care testing, ECGs, phlebotomy, and laboratory specimen collection.
• Update patient records, reconcile medications, and document care in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Schedule appointments, coordinate referrals, and assist with patient follow-up and education.
• Maintain clinical supplies, support daily clinic operations, and follow infection control procedures.
• Recognize urgent medical concerns and respond to emergencies according to clinic protocols.
• Help staff vaccine clinics at other First Step House facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with providers and other departments to support patients' overall care needs.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen and complete required immunization and TB screening requirements.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program. (Preferred)
• National medical assistant certification. (Preferred)
• One or more years of experience in primary care or an outpatient setting. (Preferred)
• Experience with EHRs, phlebotomy, or laboratory processing. (Preferred)
• Experience in mental health or substance use treatment. (Preferred)

We're looking for someone who is organized, communicates well, and provides compassionate, nonjudgmental care while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Why Join First Step House?

• 15 paid holidays annually, including your birthday.
• Paid time off that grows with tenure.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Annual merit increase and bonus opportunities.
• A supportive team and the opportunity to make a real difference.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.