Medical Assistant Full-time or Part-time

Toportho; Heber (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare clinic in Utah is seeking a Medical Assistant who will assist providers with patient care, manage patient records, and handle administrative tasks. The role offers a flexible schedule, allowing candidates to apply for either part-time or full-time positions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, at least 2 years of related experience, and proficiency in EHR software. The environment may be stressful but aims for a collegial atmosphere amongst staff.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN or RN licensing/certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in patient care and administrative duties.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Fields patient phone calls professionally.
• Assists provider and PA/ATC with clinical operations.
• Rooms patients and prepares them for procedures.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

EHR software proficiency

Education

Associate or 2-year degree

Job description

Description

LOCATION: Alternating between Park City, Heber, and Cottonwood Heights, Utah clinic locations.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: We are willing to consider applicants who are seeking either part-time or full-time schedules.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records, and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
• Assists provider and PA/ATC with clinical operations.
• Rooms patients and prepares patients for scheduled procedures.
• Comfortable and competent in casting (or willing to learn).
• Completes shift opening and closing procedures.
• Comfortable cross training between clinical teams.

Requirements

Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN or RN licensing/certification, preferred but not required.

Associate or 2 year degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties, preferred.

Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.

Demonstrated problem solving and workflow management skills required.

Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with The Orthopedic Partners Clinic and hospital personnel.

Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.

Computer and EHR software proficiency.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: None.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time.

Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 lbs.

Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires working under stressful conditions and dealing with the public.

Works with a variety of highly confidential, sensitive material.