Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantA 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 8-5Unit/Location: Avenues Gastroenterology; Avenues Clinic, Physicians Office BuildingAdditional 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 programsAs 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 programPreferred 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 AAMALocation: Avenues Physician TowerWork City: Salt Lake CityWork State: UtahScheduled Weekly Hours: 36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$20.07 - $28.59