Medical Assistant Float Pool PRN

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System Inc; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes clear communication across modalities and accurate information gathering for visits.

The position requires MA certification, BLS, and either MA experience or a nursing license. Join a team that values collaboration, care, and patient privacy in a busy outpatient environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program; certification upon hire.
• At least one year MA experience or current RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Providing Patient Care under the clinician's direction, gathering information relevant to the patient visit and condition.
• Effective Communication with patients via telephone and in-person interactions.
• Team Collaboration with cross functional teams to coordinate patient care.
• Attention to detail and follow-through to support quality patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant Program certification

BLS certification

RN/LPN license (state)

Tools

EMR systems

Data entry

Word processing

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

PRN (as needed)

Unit/Location: Iron County Float Pool

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.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video 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:

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

• 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

Location

Location: Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital

Work City: Cedar City

Work State: Utah

Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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

$20.07 - $28.59

Benefits

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.

Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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Equal 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.

Closing Notice

All positions subject to close without notice.

Additional Information

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

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.

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.

Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!