Medical Assistant Wound Care

12600 St George Regional Hospital; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide ambulatory patient care under clinician supervision. You will gather information for visits, support patient communication via calls and in person, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality care.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program (or RN/LPN eligibility) and current BLS, with familiarity with EMR systems and basic data entry.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers, must be obtained prior to start.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license.
• 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 high-quality care.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and PHI.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider to gather information relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Communicate clearly with patients via telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support patient care.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and follow-through in care delivery.
• Provide care in an ambulatory setting with basic Medical Assisting skills.

Skills

Professional etiquette

Communication

Collaboration / Teamwork

Confidentiality

Customer service

Reading

Typing

Time management

Life Support

Information Collection

Accountability

Education

Medical Assistant Program

RN/LPN license eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Word processing & data entry

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.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant will provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition. Responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. The Medical Assistant will work 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. The Medical Assistant will demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting skills as well as have experience providing care in an ambulatory setting.

Skills

• Professional etiquette and communication.
• Collaboration / Teamwork.
• Confidentiality.
• Customer service.
• Resolving patient needs.
• Computer literacy.
• Time management.
• Critical thinking/situational awareness.
• Patient Care.
• Reading.
• Typing.
• Manual Dexterity.
• Life Support.
• Information Collection.
• Accountability.

Shift Details

Full time, 36hrs/wk. (4) 9-hr shifts, weekdays (M-F).

Minimum Qualifications

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

• 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.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

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.

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.

Hourly Pay

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Information

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice.

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Location

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, Work City: St George, Work State: Utah, Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.