Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantAt First Step House, we help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. Every day, our team provides compassionate, person-centered care to individuals overcoming substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.Join a team that makes a difference. We're seeking a Medical Assistant who is passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to a vulnerable population. In this role, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their recovery journey by delivering direct patient care, assisting with clinical procedures, and ensuring every individual feels respected, heard, and cared for.Whether you're preparing patients for appointments, administering vaccines, performing phlebotomy, or supporting providers behind the scenes, you'll play an essential role in helping people build healthier futures.Looking for better work-life balance? We believe caring for others starts with caring for our employees. That's why our full-time staff enjoy a 36-hour work week while maintaining full-time benefits.Salary: $48,000–$51,000 annually, depending on experience.Why you'll love working here:36-hour full-time work weekRobust paid time off program that grows with your tenure15 paid holidays each year, including your birthday401(k) with employer match up to 5%Annual merit increase and bonus opportunitiesMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMeaningful work that positively impacts lives every daySupportive, mission-driven team environmentWhat you'll do:Prepare and maintain patient charts in the electronic health record (EHR)Check in patients and document visits accuratelyProvide direct patient care under provider directionTake vital signs and identify urgent medical concernsAdminister immunizations and medications in accordance with Utah law and safe medication practicesPerform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and laboratory processingSupport infection prevention and patient safety practicesRespond to patient phone calls and coordinate follow-up careAssist with vaccine clinics at First Step House locationsSafely operate and maintain medical equipmentInventory and transport admission medicationsMonitor medication refrigerator temperaturesCollaborate closely with medical providers and the interdisciplinary care teamHelp create a welcoming, safe, and therapeutic environment for every patientWhat we're looking for:High school diploma or equivalentBasic Life Support (BLS) certification, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hireCertified Medical Assistant (preferred)Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)Experience in a medical setting (preferred)Experience with phlebotomy and laboratory processing (preferred)Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders or behavioral health challenges (preferred)