Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support

Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in Provo. The role focuses on pre-visit planning, rooming patients, taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and assisting providers with exams and procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, MA certification (externship preferred) and current CPR. Bilingual skills are plus; familiarity with EMR (Athena) is a bonus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assistant certification with externship hours preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• MA experience in ambulatory clinics preferred; newly certified MAs encouraged to apply.
• Experience with EMR documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prep charts and participate in huddles to identify needed screening/testing for each patient.
• Greet and prepare patients for visit.
• Obtain and document vital signs and health information.
• Draw blood, label and process laboratory specimens.
• Prepare and administer medication and vaccines as ordered.
• Assist provider with procedures and chaperoning during exams.
• Retrieve lab, radiology and other diagnostic procedure reports for provider review.
• Clean and restock exam rooms.
• Provide clear and timely instructions to patients as directed by provider.
• Daily follow-up on messages and labs; communicate urgent items to providers.
• Document all care and communication in the EMR (Athena).
• Maintain equipment and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Self-management

Education

High School diploma or GED

MA certification with externship preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in Provo. The role focuses on pre-visit planning, rooming patients, taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and assisting providers with exams and procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, MA certification (externship preferred) and current CPR. Bilingual skills are plus; familiarity with EMR (Athena) is a bonus.