Medical Assistant Resident Orthopedics

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 55,875,000 - 75,831,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in St. George, UT, is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant Resident to learn on the job in an ambulatory clinic setting. You will assist clinicians, nurses, and other medical staff while caring for patients with acute and chronic needs.

The role is full-time (40 hrs/week, Monday–Friday) at Zion Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. The position offers a pathway for career growth, comprehensive benefits, and exposure to diverse patient care scenarios in an orthopedic specialty.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Or 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Or current RN/LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care under clinician direction to gather visit-relevant information.
• Effective communication with patients via telephone and in-person interactions.
• Team collaboration with cross-functional teams to support patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant Program

BLS Certification

RN/LPN license

Job description

Job Description

A Medical Assistant resident with no prior medical assistant experience learns to work as medical assistant in a clinical setting. Medical Assistant - Residents are learning from Clinicians, Nurses, and Medical Assistants while on the job. Medical Assistant - Residents have 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 resident will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

Shift Details : Full-Time (40 hrs/wk - Monday to Friday)

Unit/Location: Zion Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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.

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Job 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

• Medical Assistant Resident
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Medical Assistant
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program
• Or 1 year of Medical Assistant Experience
• Or current RN/LPN license

Location: Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City: St George

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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

$19.50 - $26.48

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 .

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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