Medical Assistant WorkMed

Intermountain Health; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 51,758,000 - 73,729,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Debt-free programs

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Ogden is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our clinical team in an ambulatory setting. You will assist providers, gather patient information, and communicate via phone and in-person visits. This full-time role is 36 hours per week with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional after-hours.

You may float to Layton WorkMed and participate in an MA residency if needed. We offer education assistance and opportunities for career growth within Intermountain's supportive,

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA experience or active RN/LPN license in Utah.
• Current BLS for healthcare providers prior to start date.
• Basic computer and data entry skills with attention to privacy.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under clinician direction and assist with visits.
• Communicate clearly with patients via phone and in person.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

RN/LPN license active

Tools

EMR systems

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

Shift Details

36 hours/week, Full Time. Clinic hours are Monday- Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. Schedule will be 8:30am-5:30pm 4 days per week. *Occasional after hours required if we have patients still in clinic past closing.

Unit/Location:

Ogden WorkMed

Additional Details:

Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. *We are looking for someone who is willing to cross-train as a Patient Service Representative and willing to float to Layton WorkMed as needed.

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 (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

• 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 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

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:

Layton Workmed, Workmed - Ogden

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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

$20.07 - $28.59

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) .

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.

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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