Medical Assistant –Geriatrics/Parkinson’s Elevated

40000 Canyons Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

PEAK program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Parkinson’s Elevated clinic in Murray, UT is seeking a Medical Assistant to support neurologic care in an ambulatory setting. You will room patients, handle front-line patient communications, and assist a team including a physician, APP, and nurse to ensure smooth clinic flow.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant program or RN/LPN license, BLS, and strong computer skills for EMR use.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, before start date.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or RN/LPN license or MA experience.
• Basic computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with patients and caregivers to ensure satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and support clinic flow.
• Frontline contact for patient calls, portal messages, and care coordination.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers over time.
• Help patients navigate their care with empathy and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with physician, APP, and nurse to deliver care.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care and clinic operations.
• Contribute to research activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Customer service

Computer literacy

Time management

Critical thinking

Patient care

Reading

Typing

Life Support

Information collection

Accountability

Education

BLS certification

MA program or RN/LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

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 Tuesday- Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. Unit/Location: Cottonwood Clinic- Geriatrics/Parkinson's Elevated. 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. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We." Join a Different Kind of Healthcare Team! Parkinson’s Elevated is redefining what Parkinson’s care can be. We are building a proactive, relationship-based model that combines world-class clinical care, research, prevention, and health span optimization to help people with Parkinson’s live better lives. This is not traditional healthcare. We move beyond brief visits and reactive care to create meaningful, long-term partnerships with patients and families. We are looking for an exceptional Medical Assistant who is energized by innovation, thrives in a team environment, and wants to play an active role in transforming care delivery.

What You’ll Do

As a core member of the Parkinson’s Elevated team, you will:

• Room patients and support clinic flow
• Serve as a frontline contact for patient phone calls, portal messages, and care coordination
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers over time
• Help patients navigate their care experience with empathy and responsiveness
• Partner closely with a dedicated team consisting of a physician, advanced practice provider, and nurse
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care and clinic operations
• Contribute to research activities and quality improvement initiatives

Who You Are

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and highly dependable
• Passionate about helping patients and families
• Comfortable taking initiative and solving problems independently
• A strong communicator who enjoys working closely with others
• Excited by innovation and new ways of delivering healthcare
• Interested in both clinical care and research

An Outstanding Growth Opportunity

Whether your goal is to become a nurse, physician assistant, physician, or healthcare leader, you will gain unique exposure to:

• Complex neurology care
• Longitudinal patient relationships
• Population health and value-based care
• Clinical research
• A highly collaborative interdisciplinary care model

Why Parkinson’s Elevated?

Because healthcare can be better. Our team is proving that comprehensive, relationship-driven care can improve outcomes, enhance quality of life, and transform the experience of living with Parkinson’s disease. If you are looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, develop meaningful patient relationships, and be part of a bold vision for the future of healthcare, we would love to meet you. Join us in building the future of Parkinson’s care.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant will provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition. Responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. The Medical Assistant will work 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. The Medical Assistant will demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting skills as well as have experience providing care in an ambulatory setting.

Skills

• Professional etiquette and communication.
• Collaboration / Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Customer service
• Resolving patient needs
• Computer literacy
• Time management
• Critical thinking/situational awareness
• Patient Care
• Reading
• Typing
• Manual Dexterity
• Life Support
• Information Collection
• Accountability

Current Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to the start date.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

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

Location: Cottonwood Medical Clinic
Work City: Murray
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

Benefits and Compensation

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 offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt free programs.

Employment Policies & Compliance

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.

Recruitment Process

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Other Information

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.

Job Notes and Closing

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