Medical Assistant

A Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health's Saratoga Springs Specialty Clinic provides care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, addressing acute and chronic needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing patient care under the direction of a clinician, gathering information relevant to a patient's visit and condition.
• Communicating effectively with patients through various modalities, including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver patient care, requiring 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.
• 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 high customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect patient privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).

Preferred qualifications:

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

The role requires:

• Ongoing visual and auditory abilities to assess patient needs and operate monitors.
• Frequent verbal communication and hearing to understand spoken information.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating equipment and performing tasks.
• Physical ability to lift, transfer patients, and move supplies and equipment.
• Navigation of crowded rooms and potential standing for extended periods.

The scheduled weekly hours are 20 hours, with an hourly range of $20.07 - $28.59.

Benefits include a comprehensive package covering wellness programs to foster a sustainable culture of living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.