Medical Assistant

Midtown Community Health Center; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

403(b)

403(b) match

$100,000 Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Other Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Midtown Community Health Center in South Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. You will record vitals, prepare exam rooms, and assist providers to deliver safe, high-quality care in a patient-centered environment.

The role is full-time with 4/10 shifts Tue-Fri, offering competitive benefits and a starting hourly rate of $20.19. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are preferred, and experience with EMR systems such as ECW is valued.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs & documents laboratory quality control
• Complies with VFC eligibility guidelines
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and Biohazard waste guidelines
• Assures rooms are stocked with medical supplies for each visit; submits weekly inventory to center manager
• Understands & Adheres to Standing Orders
• Uses USIIS 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
• Documentation of patient visits meets MTCHC charting protocols
• Reviews current medications during each office visit
• Tracks referrals/Diagnostic imaging to ensure timely return of results
• Tracks lab results to ensure timely return
• Sends out labs accurately with ICD-9/ ICD-10 codes and billing information
• Correctly scans and attaches documents into ECW
• Obtains and documents vitals accurately
• Responds to Telephone Encounters promptly
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Computer skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

CNA certification up to date

Phlebotomist certification up to date

Tools

ECW

Job description

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Schedule

Full-time; 4/10 hr. shifts- Tues-Friday from 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Starting Salary

$20.19 per hour

Location

60 E 3750 S, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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. 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.