Medical Assistant - Children's Justice Center

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Vernal (UT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance up to $5,250 per/

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a part-time, ambulatory clinic role serving Uintah, Daggett, and Roosevelt County areas. You will assist clinicians, collect information, and communicate with patients both in person and by phone.

The position requires MA program completion OR relevant experience, plus a valid BLS and basic computer skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient privacy, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic clinic setting.

Qualifications

• This position requires MA program completion OR 1 year MA experience OR current active RN/LPN license in Utah.
• Current BLS certification must be obtained prior to start date.
• Basic computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and caregivers to deliver high quality care.
• Ability to protect PHI and patient privacy.
• Utah only: MA residency program if MA experience is under 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under clinician direction in ambulatory clinic.
• Communicate with patients via phone and in person.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to support patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

Basic computer skills

Professional manner

Interpersonal communication

PHI privacy

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

RN/LPN license (Utah)

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Hybrid Work

Childrens Justice Center-Uintah Daggett

Part time

R188241

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.

Unit Information: The Center for Safe and Healthy Families serves as the Child Protection and Maltreatment team at Primary Children's Hospital. We specialize in delivering patient-centered, trauma-informed care for children referred to the Children's Justice Center with concerns of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or medical neglect. Our nursing staff plays a vital role in supporting medical examinations and assisting with evidence collection.

In the clinical setting, nurses collaborate closely with our advanced practice providers during patient evaluations. Together, they work in partnership with Primary Children's medical team and the local Children's Justice Center Multidisciplinary Team to ensure comprehensive care.

We are seeking applicants with exceptional assessment abilities, strong critical thinking skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

Posting Specifics:

Benefits Eligible: No

Shift Details : 4 hrs a week as needed. No benefits.

On Call: Caregivers must be able to arrive and report to the designated location within one hour of receiving a call.

Location: This position will work in the Uintah, Daggett and Roosevelt County areas

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.

• Join an organization that invests in your growth -with many career paths to explore, like Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, Practice Manager, and more!

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

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video (https://youtu.be/4NWmzvtxZDA?si=fhwQlYWE59dbkpYy) 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

• This position requires one of the following: 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

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:

Childrens Justice Center-Uintah Daggett

Work City:

Vernal

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

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

$20.07 - $28.59

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 (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

To find out more about us, head to our career site here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/?utm_source=Workday&utm_medium=Redirect&utm_campaign=CareerHome_workday) .

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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. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/peak-program/)

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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