Medical Assistant Pediatric Float

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Las Vegas seeks a Medical Assistant I to support our clinical team in General Pediatrics. You will assist physicians, gather information, and help deliver high-quality patient care across four clinic locations (Tenaya, Durango, Badura and Corporate).

Full-time 40 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri 8:00 am–4:30 pm; this role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and privacy of PHI; benefits include education assistance up to 5,250 annually.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA experience or Utah RN/LPN license
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
• Basic computer skills: word processing and data entry
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively to deliver high level patient care
• Ability to protect privacy and PHI of patients and caregivers

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the clinician's direction, assisting with visits and conditions
• Communicate clearly with patients via phone and in person
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality patient care

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

PHI/privacy awareness

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant program

RN/LPN licensure Utah

Tools

EMR systems

Word processing

Data entry

Job description

Job Description:

A Medical Assistant I performs routine clerical and clinical tasks within the clinic, assisting Physicians and other licensed providers to provide cost effective, quality patient care.

Shift Details : Full-Time (40 hrs/wk - Monday to Friday 8AM to 430PM)

Unit/Location: General Pediatrics - Travel to all 4 clinic locations required (Tenaya, Durango, Badura and Corporate)

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.'

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

• 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

• 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.

Location: Clinic Pediatrics - Tenaya

Work City: Las Vegas

Work State: Nevada

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.07 - $28.59

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