Description
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.
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 telephone and in-person interactions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Requirements:
- 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 Medical Assistant certification.
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs.
- Frequent interactions with patients, providers, and visitors that require 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 carry equipment.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting patients and obtaining supplies.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $20.07 - $28.59 per hour.
- 36 hours/week, full-time schedule.
- Education assistance up to $5,250 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits package.