Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

A Medical Assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. A Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

Shift Details: 40hrs; M-F 8-5

Unit/Location: Avenues Gastroenterology; Avenues Clinic, Physicians Office Building

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? 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. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

· Join an organization that invests in your growth —with many career paths to explore, like Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, Practice Manager, and more!

· Intermountain offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt free programs

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 by:

· Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient's visit and condition.

· Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

· Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.

Minimum Qualifications

· This position requires one of the following: Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program OR at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience OR current active and in good standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Utah

· Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date

· Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.

· Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.

· Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.

· Utah Only: If certified with less than one year of MA experience, caregivers may attend a yearlong MA residency program

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

· Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

· Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA

Location: Avenues Physician Tower

Work City: Salt Lake City

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.07 - $28.59