Medical Assistant II

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

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Job summary

Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory patient care. The role involves gathering visit-related information, communicating with patients by phone and in person, and collaborating with care teams to ensure timely and accurate care delivery.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Medical Assistant program or have MA experience, or hold an RN/LPN license, with BLS certification and strong computer/data entry skills.

Qualifications

• MA program completed or 1 year MA experience or RN/LPN license.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to protect PHI and patient privacy.
• Computer literacy: word processing and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider to gather information relevant to the patient's visit.
• Communicate clearly with patients via telephone and in-person.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate patient care.
• Demonstrate basic medical assisting skills in ambulatory setting.

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.

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

Minimum 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

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

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

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.

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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.