Medical Assistant Surgical

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intermountain Health in Utah Valley Clinic, Provo, Utah, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in ambulatory care. You will collect patient information, assist with exams, and communicate with patients via phone and in-person interactions.

Responsibilities include providing patient care under clinician direction, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring accurate documentation. A Medical Assistant program completion or RN/LPN license and BLS are required.

Formación

• Must have completed an Medical Assistant program or have one year MA experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to start date.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.

Responsabilidades

• Providing Patient Care under the clinician's direction and assisting the provider in gathering information for visits.
• Effective Communication with patients via telephone and in-person interactions.
• Team Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support patient care and ensure accurate documentation.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer skills

Educación

Medical Assistant Program completed

RN/LPN license

Herramientas

EMR systems

Word processing/data entry

Descripción del empleo

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. 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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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

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or a current RN/LPN license


• 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.


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

Location

• Utah Valley Clinic


• Provo, Utah

Schedule & Compensation

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24


• The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $20.07 - $28.59

Benefits

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.