Medical Assistant Instacare

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance up to $5,250

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for Salt Lake Instacare to support clinicians in ambulatory care. You will assist with patient intake, gather visit information, and help deliver timely care during acute and chronic visits.

The role emphasizes clear communication with patients via phone and in person, teamwork with cross-functional staff, and accurate documentation. A strong patient-centered approach and basic computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have MA program completion or 1 year MA experience or active Utah RN/LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficient in basic computer use and data entry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care under the clinician's direction and gathering information relevant to the patient visit.
• Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions.
• Working with cross-functional teams to collaborate on patient care and ensure attention to detail and follow-through.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

RN/LPN license (Utah)

1 year MA experience

Tools

EMR software

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 : 24 hours/week, Part Time. Clinic is open 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays. Scheduled shifts will be 2 12-hour shifts.

Unit/Location

Salt Lake Instacare

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!

Benefits

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

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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

• This position requires one of the following: Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program OR at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience OR current active and in good standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Utah
• 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.

Location

Salt Lake Clin