Medical Assistant

About This Role

This role involves providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, addressing both acute and chronic needs. The Medical Assistant will communicate with patients through various modalities, including telephone and in-person interactions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients by assisting the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition, under the direction of the Clinician
• Communicate clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities, including telephone and in-person interactions
• Work with cross-functional teams to collaborate on patient care, with attention to detail and follow-through
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting skills and provide care in an ambulatory setting

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers, to be obtained prior to the start date
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or a current RN/LPN license
• 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

Nice to have:

• Current national MA certification from one of the following: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA
• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software

Benefits

• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged

Important Details

• Schedule: 40 hours per week

About the Company

Intermountain Health uses an artificial intelligence (AI) platform, HiredScore, to improve the job application experience by matching skills and experiences to suitable jobs.