Medical Assistant Endocrinology

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 27,372 - 38,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance up to $5,250 annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role entails providing care in an ambulatory clinic, effective communication with patients, and team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates must possess qualifications such as completion of a Medical Assistant program and current BLS certification. The position offers full-time hours with a competitive hourly pay range of $19.87 to $28.31. Emphasis on career advancement, growth, and excellent patient care is expected in this role.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year work experience.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in providing patient care.
• Communicate clearly with patients in person and by phone.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams on patient care.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Collaboration

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience

Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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.

Shift Details

40 hours/week, Full Time. Clinic hours are Monday‑Friday 7:00am‑5:00pm. Schedule will be Monday‑Thursday 7:00am‑5:00pm.

Unit/Location

Salt Lake Endocrinology Clinic

Additional Details

Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. Prior experience in Endocrinology is a plus, but not required. Spanish speaking is also a plus but not required.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Role

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

Salt Lake Clinic, Salt Lake City, Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hourly Pay Range

$19.87 - $28.31

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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Position Closing Statement

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