Medical Assistant Alta View Clinics

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks a part-time Medical Assistant for Alta View Clinic in Sandy, Utah. The MA supports pulmonary and other clinics in an ambulatory setting, assisting clinicians and communicating with patients during visits.

You will gather visit information, ensure accurate documentation, and participate in a collaborative care team to deliver high-quality care while protecting patient privacy and PHI.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year MA experience, or an active RN/LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; must be obtained prior to start date.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills for word processing and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the clinician's direction, gathering information relevant to visits.
• Communicate clearly with patients via telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate patient care and follow-through.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Privacy and PHI protection

Patient/customer satisfaction focus

Education

MA program completion or 1 year MA experience or RN/LPN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Description

A Medical assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. A Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. This posting is for the following part‑time Medical Assistant positions at our Alta View Clinics:

Pulmonary

Work Schedule: Specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process and will vary based on department needs and available openings. Candidates must be open to interviewing for and working within any of the specialties listed above. Individual specialty preferences will be considered throughout the hiring process whenever possible.

Hours: typical business hours Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm for most clinics, however, some departments may vary. WalkIn Clinics may be open 7 days per week with evening, weekend and holiday requirements.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We."

As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient's visit and condition.
• Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or a current RN/LPN license
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date
• Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.
• Utah Only: If certified with less than one year of MA experience, caregivers may attend a yearlong MA residency program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
• Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.

Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Alta View Clinic

Sandy

Utah