Medical Assistant Dermatology

40000 Canyons Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant for the Memorial Clinic – Dermatology in Salt Lake City, UT. You will support clinicians by gathering patient information, assisting with exams, and ensuring smooth patient flow in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities emphasize clear communication, teamwork, and attention to detail. A Medical Assistant program completion or equivalent experience is required, with BLS certification and EMR familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or at least one year of MA work experience, or active RN/LPN license to practice nursing in Utah.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, must be obtained prior to start date.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and caregivers to deliver high-level customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and PHI of patients.
• Utah-only: MA residency program if certified with less than one year MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care under clinician direction and assisting provider to gather relevant information.
• Communicating clearly with patients via telephone and in person.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on patient care.
• Attention to detail and follow-through to support quality care.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Privacy/PHI protection

Education

Medical Assistant program

RN/LPN license (Utah)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

A Senior 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 Senor Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. Shift Details: 35-40 hours/week, Full Time. Clinic hours are Monday- Friday. Scheduled shifts will be Tuesday- Friday 7:00am-5:00pm. Unit/Location: Memorial Clinic- Dermatology Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. 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

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Key Responsibilities

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

• 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: Memorial Clinic Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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.

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