Medical Assistant and Prior Authorization Specialist Neurosciences

Intermountain Healthcare; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Neurosciences Institute team. This vital role involves supporting multiple neurologists and physiatrists by managing authorizations for specialty medications. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values career advancement and innovation, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will make a meaningful impact on patient health outcomes. This position offers a full-time schedule with the flexibility of remote work after initial training, allowing you to balance professional growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent experience.
• Current BLS certification required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under clinician direction, assisting with patient information.
• Communicate effectively with patients via phone and in-person.

Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Medical Assistant Program Certification

RN/LPN License

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Job Description:

Shift Details: 40 hours/week Full Time. 7AM-5PM Mon-Fri. No nights, holidays, or weekends. Schedule will be four 10 hour shifts, Mon-Thur, all in-person for training.

Unit/Location: Neurosciences Institute at IMED

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. Training will likely take 3+ months. After training the job will be fully remote less a monthly team meeting or trainings. The clinic has hotel space if the caregiver would like to come in at their discretion after training and proficiency demonstrated. This is for an MA prior authorization specialist for the Neurosciences Institute. The caregiver will support multiple neurologists and physiatrists with authorizations for Botox and other specialty medications.

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.

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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 (certification must be provided upon hire)

• Or at least one year of Medical Assistant experience (verified upon hire)

• Or current RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• 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: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City: Murray

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.20 - $27.35

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

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