Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team to ensure patients receive the best care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care under the direction of a clinician, gathering information relevant to a patient's visit and condition.
• Communicate effectively with patients through various channels, including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality patient care, paying attention to detail and follow-through.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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, to be obtained before the start date.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and caregivers to deliver excellent customer satisfaction.
• Commitment to protecting patient privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
• Current national Medical Assistant certification (e.g., RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA).

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent interactions with patients, caregivers, and visitors, requiring verbal communication and hearing.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients, bend to retrieve supplies, and push/pull heavy equipment.
• Often required to navigate crowded rooms and stand for extended periods.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $20.07 - $28.59 per hour.
• Generous benefits package covering wellness programs.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36