Medical Assistant General Surgery

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant for General Surgery in Salt Lake City. As part of a clinical team, you will ensure excellent patient care while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement. Candidates should have a valid Medical Assistant certification and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification from a Medical Assistant Program must be provided upon hire.
• Current BLS certification needed before start.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under clinician direction.
• Communicate clearly with patients.
• Collaborate with teams on patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Job Description:

Shift Details: 40 hours/week, Full Time. Clinic hours are Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Scheduled shifts will be 8:00am-4:30pm.

Unit/Location: Avenues General Surgery Clinic

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:

• 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
  
  

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.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Location:

Avenues Physician Tower

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.

$19.20 - $27.35

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.

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.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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