Medical Assistant and Administrative Support Vascular Surgery

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PEAK program

Résumé du poste

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant (Non-Clinical/Administrative Support) to centralize time‑intensive MA tasks such as referral processing, record retrieval, and pre-visit planning. The role supports front-desk operations and can provide cross-trained MA coverage when needed.

Requirements include completion of an MA program or at least one year of MA work experience, plus BLS certification prior to start date.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program or have at least one year of MA experience.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before start date.
• Ability to protect patient privacy and PHI at all times.
• Experience with medical records, referrals, and scheduling is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate referral processing and medical record retrieval.
• Assist with pre-visit planning and patient communication.
• Provide in-basket support for providers and MAs.
• Cover front desk tasks and assist with scheduling as needed.
• Cross-train in clinical MA workflows for flexible coverage.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

PHI privacy

Team collaboration

Customer service

Formation

MA Program OR 1 year MA experience OR RN/LPN license

Outils

EMR software

Description du poste

Job Summary

Must have at least one year of MA experience or completion of a MA program to be qualified for this position. This role is designed to centralize time-intensive administrative MA functions, including referral processing, records retrieval, testing coordination, pre-visit planning, patient messages, and in-basket management, while maintaining the flexibility to support front-desk operations and provide cross-trained clinical MA coverage when needed. The Medical Assistant - Non-Clinical/Administrative Support provides operational and administrative support to ensure patients are appropriately prepared for upcoming visits and that providers and clinical staff have the information needed to support efficient patient care. Primary responsibilities include referral management, medical record retrieval, diagnostic testing coordination, pre-visit planning, patient communication, provider/MA in-basket support, front-desk coverage, surgery scheduling back-up coverage. Although the primary assignment is non-clinical, this position will be cross-trained in clinical Medical Assistant workflows, including rooming patients, to provide flexible coverage based on department needs.

Shift Details

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Unit/Location: St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction, CO

Qualifications

• Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant Program OR at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience OR current active and in good standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Colorado
• 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.

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 and Schedule

Intermountain Health Heart and Vascular - Grand Junction Vascular Surgery
Work City: Grand Junction
Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hourly rate: $20.07 - $28.59 (actual hourly rate dependent upon experience)

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Employer Overview

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

PEAK Program

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Additional Information

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