Medical Assistant Telehealth Lifestyle Medicine

Intermountain Health; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support its clinical team in providing exceptional patient care. This remote position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Minimum qualifications include completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience. A generous benefits package is provided.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year experience as MA.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills for data entry and word processing.
• Ability to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by assisting the provider to gather relevant information.
• Communicate clearly with patients through various modalities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for optimal patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year of experience

Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software

Job description

Overview

The following states are currently paused for sourcing new candidates or for new relocation requests from current caregivers: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington.

Shift Details: 20 hours/week, Part Time. Clinic hours are Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm. Schedule can be somewhat flexible, to be determined upon hire.

Unit/Location

Remote Position

Additional Details

Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. Since this is a remote position, we are looking for MA's with several years of experience and who are comfortable working with Microsoft Teams and working virtually.

Caregiver with Intermountain

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.

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

• This position requires one of the following: 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 where applying.

• 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.

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

Physical Requirements

• 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

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City: Provo

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

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

$19.87 - $28.31

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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