Outpatient Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Actalent; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient clinics in Layton, UT. The role combines clinical and administrative duties to support providers and care teams, focusing on accurate documentation, efficient clinic flow, and a positive patient experience.

The position involves rooming patients, taking vitals, EMR documentation, chart prep, specimen collection, and coordinating referrals. It requires attention to detail, strong communication, and flexibility to travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical assisting or healthcare customer service.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems for documenting patient information.
• Ability to perform vital signs and patient intake, including rooming patients, obtaining blood pressure, weight, BMI, and collecting patient history.
• Strong understanding of back-office workflows such as referrals, labs, refills, and documentation.
• Medical office experience, including scheduling and coordinating referrals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and care teams.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including use of EMR systems and scheduling tools.
• Ability to accurately document and manage patient information with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs.
• Document patient information in EMR accurately and timely.
• Prepare patient charts prior to appointments, organizing labs and imaging results.
• Collect and process specimens per clinic protocols.
• Support referrals, lab orders, and tracking of results.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate follow-ups.
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care team members.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Travel to multiple clinic locations as needed.
• Provide coverage for other team members to maintain operations.

Skills

EMR/EHR use

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient clinics in Layton, UT. The role combines clinical and administrative duties to support providers and care teams, focusing on accurate documentation, efficient clinic flow, and a positive patient experience.

The position involves rooming patients, taking vitals, EMR documentation, chart prep, specimen collection, and coordinating referrals. It requires attention to detail, strong communication, and flexibility to travel between locations.