Medical Assistant I - Urgent Care - Must have one year of Urgent Care MA Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant I - Urgent Care

Granger Medical Clinic is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant I to join our Urgent Care team.

Overview: In this role, you'll collaborate closely with physicians and clinical staff to support patient care. Responsibilities include telephone triage, obtaining insurance authorizations, recording vital signs (such as blood pressure and temperature), administering immunizations, performing phlebotomy, maintaining exam rooms, and managing filing tasks.

* Applicants must have 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in an Urgent Care setting.

* Applicants must be willing to work at both West Jordan and West Valley-Fairbourne locations.

Schedule:

• Tuesday (West Jordan): 8:50 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Friday (West Jordan): 8:50 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday (West Valley-Fairbourne): 8:50 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills, able to communicate courteously and effectively to patients.
• Typing / keyboarding skills, 40 wpm.
• Basic arithmetic, computer and analytical skills.
• Must be dependable, flexible, and multi-task oriented.
• Enjoy working with people, being a team player and willing to help others with tasks.
• Must be able to read, communicate and write well in English.
• Must be able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing with Physicians, clinic staff and patients.
• Additional languages helpful but not required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred .
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Candidates who do not currently hold a valid BLS certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Answer phones, schedule appointments and greet patients for medical or other services.
• Record all demographic information necessary to contact patients and do prior authorization for medications and procedures.
• Prepare patients for exams and supply the provider with all relevant information (lab results, vital signs, medications, allergies).
• Communicate with patients regarding their appointment scheduling and other needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must have 1 year of Urgent Care Medical Assistance Experience.
• Two years of Medical Assistant Experience preferred - at least one of those years being in an Urgent Care setting.
• Additional Languages would be helpful, especially Spanish.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Standing and walking for extended periods, Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.
• Inside, climate-controlled working conditions.

Granger Medical Clinic offers competitive wages, potential for quarterly bonuses, and excellent benefits.
Benefits include:

• Vision
• Dental
• Medical
• Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a Company Match, Profit Share, and Safe Harbor Contributions

Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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