Medical Assistant Primary Care Clinic

Intermountain Healthcare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team in Grand Junction. In this role, you will provide essential support to the clinical team, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care. You will engage in effective communication with patients, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and utilize your skills in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive atmosphere that values innovation and teamwork. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required prior to start.
• Experience in outpatient clinic preferred.
• Ability to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in providing patient care and gathering information.
• Communicate effectively with patients and collaborate with teams.
• Navigate crowded environments and assist with patient mobility.

Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Basic Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

RN/LPN License

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

**Job Description:**

**Please review minimum qualifications prior to submitting an application.**

**Shift Details:** 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (will work 4 - 10 hour shifts a week) holidays off

**Unit/Location:** Patterson Primary Care Clinic, Grand Junction, CO

**Additional Details:** This is the fastest growing clinic in Grand Junction offering a wide range of skill utilization.

**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.

**What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?** Check out this video (https://youtu.be/4NWmzvtxZDA?si=fhwQlYWE59dbkpYy) 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**

+ Current American Heart Association (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date

+ **This position requires one of the following:** Successful 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 Colorado

+ 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.

**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.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

**Physical Requirements:**

**Location:**

Patterson Primary Care Clinic

**Work City:**

Grand Junction

**Work State:**

Colorado

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

40

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

$19.20 - $27.35

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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.

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