Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Medical Group in Utah is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the healthcare team and patients by performing clinical tasks, maintaining accurate chart documentation, and contributing to a high-quality patient experience.

You will promote relationship-based care and participate in professional development via our MA Clinical Ladder, with pay based on certification. A 1-year MA/EMT background and completion of an MA program are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• BLS through American Heart Association required.
• Preferred: Certified or Registered Medical Assistant from a recognized program.
• One year experience as Medical Assistant or EMT preferred.
• Completion of Medical Assisting Program/Trade/Technical School.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records & clinical data, and report to the provider for optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in vital signs, procedures, prevention services, previsit planning and postvisit follow up, and medication refills per protocol while maintaining efficient patient flow.
• Contribute to development of a patient plan of care with the interdisciplinary team and identify barriers to participation in the plan.
• Complete Medical Assistant Core Skills and any specialty competencies defined by scope of practice.
• Maintain patient charts and records confidentially, including importing and communicating scanned documents.
• Document ongoing status, interventions, patient response and outcomes accurately and timely.

Skills

Vital signs

Care coordination

Documentation

Clinical procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you will assume a crucial supportive role, collaborating with the healthcare team and patients/families to identify and meet their comprehensive needs while promoting optimal health, well-being, and safety. Every day you will perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by providers, potentially assist with front office duties, and meticulously maintain accurate chart documentation. You will also participate in professional development, contributing actively to our high-valued MA team. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, our organizational mission, and core values. Your commitment to patient care standards and growth within our MA Clinical Ladder, with competitive pay based on certification, will be key.

• Assess patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records & clinical data, and evaluate patient's response and report to the responsible provider to ensure optimal patient outcome.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions including but not limited to vital signs, mini treatments/procedures, prevention services, previsit planning and postvisit follow up, medication refills per protocol for existing treatment plans and ensures patient flow through the clinic is efficient.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a patient plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; determines presence/absence of barriers to active participation in the individualized care plan and ability to selfmanage their health conditions, with the purpose of planning patient care and care coordination.
• Successful completion of all Medical Assistant Core Skills, as well as additional competencies which are specialty specific, as defined within the Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants.
• Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records, including importing and communication of scanned documents.
• Document ongoing status, interventions, patient response and outcomes in an accurate, timely manner.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant from recognized program
• One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant or as an EMT
• Completion of Medical Assisting Program/Trade/Technical School
• Completion of EMT Program/Trade/Technical School Associates who have completed EMT training will need to complete required courses on pharmacology

Where You'll Work

With many locations across Utah, Holy Cross Medical Group offers providers a true opportunity to live their mission while experiencing the support of a built-in network, generous benefits, professional growth, and an amazing quality of life. Through state-of-the-art technology, clinical resources and medical expertise, we connect providers and consumers to facilitate a healthier life for people in our community. Our coordinated services represent a full continuum of care from preventive and early diagnoses to leading-edge treatment and life‑saving critical care. We are committed to delivering better health care with a patient-centered approach that fulfills our mission and commitment to quality, compassion, and service.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $23.81 /hour