Medical Assistant Cardiology

40400 Desert Southwest Utah Market Medical Group; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for our ambulatory clinic in St George, UT. Under clinician supervision, you will gather patient data, assist with visits, and ensure clear communication with patients by phone and in person.

This full-time, 40-hour per week role at Southwest Cardiology emphasizes teamwork, privacy, and accurate data entry in EMR systems. Minimum qualifications include completion of a MA program or relevant experience, BLS, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Proof of MA program completion or 1+ year MA experience, OR active RN/LPN license in Utah.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before start date.
• Basic computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to work with patients and caregivers to deliver high patient satisfaction.
• Protect PHI and patient privacy in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under clinician direction and assist with patient information gathering.
• Communicate clearly with patients via phone and in-person modalities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support patient care.
• Maintain attention to detail and follow-through to deliver needed care.

Skills

BLS Certification

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

PHI privacy

Education

Medical Assistant program

RN/LPN license (Utah)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Shift Details: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk – Monday to Friday)

Unit/Location: Southwest Cardiology

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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

• 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 Utah
• 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

Location & Hours

Location: Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City: St George

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Pay

Hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $20.07 - $28.59

Benefits

Intermountain offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt free programs.

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 Employment Opportunity

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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