Medical Assistant OBGYN

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Wellness benefits

PEAK tuition program

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the clinical team in an ambulatory OB/GYN setting. You will assist the provider, collect visit information, and communicate with patients in person and by phone.

The role emphasizes teamwork, privacy, and high-quality patient care. Intermountain offers education assistance and a PEAK tuition program to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or at least 1 year MA work experience; Utah RN/LPN license may be required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills for word processing and data entry; professional communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively to deliver high-quality patient care and protect PHI.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under clinician direction and assist with information gathering for visits.
• Communicate clearly with patients via multiple channels (phone and in-person).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support patient care.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and follow-through in care delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Patient privacy & PHI

Education

Utah RN/LPN license

BLS certification

Medical Assistant program or MA experience

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 Monday- Friday. Unit/Location: Intermountain Medical Center- OBGYN.

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.”

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

• 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: 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.

Benefits

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

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.