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Medical Assistant Southridge Surgical Specialties in Garden, UT

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Senior Medical Assistant

A Senior 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 Senior Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

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.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We."

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:
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license 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.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.

Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location: Southridge Clinic at Riverton

Work City: Riverton

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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

$19.87 - $28.31

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Required License

CMA (Community Nurse Manager)

Years of Experience

Senior

Work Setting

ClinicOutpatientMedical office

About Intermountain Health

Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit health system committed to helping people live their healthiest lives possible. Through their facilities like Logan Regional Hospital, they provide advanced technology and skilled care providers, including specialized services such as a Cancer Center, Women and Newborn Center, digital imaging services, and heart catheterization services. With a history dating back to 1914, Intermountain Healthcare has been serving communities for over a century. Their mission focuses on delivering quality, sustainable, and affordable healthcare, aiming to improve the overall health and well-being of individuals. As an integrated system, they strive to provide top-quality care while maintaining cost efficiency as a non-profit organization.