Medical Assistant

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.

The Medical Assistant role involves providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, including those with acute and chronic needs.

Responsibilities:

• Providing patient care under the direction of a clinician, gathering information relevant to a patient's visit and condition.
• Communicating clearly with patients through various modalities, including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide patient care, requiring attention to detail and follow-through.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or a current active RN/LPN license in Utah.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers.
• Ability to protect patient confidentiality and PHI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Current national MA certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients, bend to retrieve supplies, and navigate crowded rooms.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $20.07 - $28.59 per hour.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package.