Medical Assistant

Utah-Partners-For-Health; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah-Partners-For-Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations. You will prepare patients for exams, collect vitals, draw blood, administer immunizations, and assist providers during routine procedures.

You will maintain confidential EHRs, manage patient communications, and coordinate referrals. A CMA credential and BLS are required, with 1–2 years of healthcare experience preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential recognized by the state of Utah.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms; prepare for provider visits.
• Collect and record vital signs, immunizations, blood draws, spirometry, EKGs, and other basic procedures.
• Assist with in-clinic lab processing and coordinate external lab pickup.
• Support providers during patient exams and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic health records (EHR).
• Manage patient communications including follow-ups, lab inquiries, medication refills, and homecare instructions.
• Schedule referrals and diagnostic imaging, and coordinate specialist consults.
• Ensure exam rooms and spaces are stocked, sanitized, and meet provider standards.
• Complete daily opening and closing checklists to ensure clinic readiness.
• Participate in ongoing training and certifications; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Tools

eClinicalWorks

USIIS

iCentra

Job description

Description

Position Overview

As a key member of our care team, the Medical Assistant supports clinical operations by preparing patients for exams, collecting vitals and lab samples, documenting health data, and assisting providers during routine procedures. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms; prepare for provider visits.
• Collect and record vital signs, administer immunizations, perform blood draws, spirometry, EKGs, and other basic clinical procedures.
• Assist with in-clinic lab processing and coordinate external lab pick-up.
• Support providers during patient exams and procedures when needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic health records (EHR).
• Manage patient communications including follow-ups, lab inquiries, medication refills, and homecare instructions.
• Schedule referrals and diagnostic imaging, and coordinate specialist consults.
• Ensure exam rooms and clinical spaces are stocked, sanitized, and meet provider standards.
• Complete daily opening and closing checklists to ensure clinic readiness.

Additional Duties

• Participate in ongoing training, certifications, and skill development.
• Other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential recognized by the state of Utah.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience with EHR platforms like eClinicalWorks (eCW), USIIS, or iCentra.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.