Medical Assistant Orthopedic Clinic

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Debt-free programs

Job summary

Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley, Idaho is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the orthopedic clinic. You will assist clinicians, gather patient information, and communicate with patients in person and by phone. The role emphasizes teamwork, privacy, and high-quality patient care.

We offer growth opportunities, education assistance, and a supportive environment with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• This position requires one of: Medical Assistant program completion OR at least one year MA work experience OR active RN/LPN license in Utah.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to start date.
• Basic computer skills: word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to protect Privacy/PHI and work with patients and caregivers.
• Utah MA residency program if MA experience is under one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinician to gather information relative to the patient visit.
• Communicate clearly with patients via phone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant program

RN/LPN license

BLS Certification

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

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. No holidays or weekends

Unit/Location

Orthopedic Clinic, Cassia Regional Hospital

Additional Details

Cassia Regional Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated Medical Assistant to support our Orthopedic Clinic. If you enjoy helping patients heal, working in a collaborative environment, and making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

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

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Role

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

• 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

Medical Assistant Resident Minimum Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare provider
• Required to enroll in a Medical Assistant program within six months of hire and complete within twelve months of enrollment.
• EMT or CNA work experience highly preferred

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 Cassia Regional Hospital

Work City

Burley

Work State

Idaho

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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