Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Job Description

A 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

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? Do you want to have a job where the work you do matters? At Intermountain Health, we are looking for Medical Assistants who are patient-focused and engaged.

A Medical Assistant can be a great first step in your healthcare career if you are looking to become a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Clinician, Healthcare Leadership and more!

What does it mean to be a Medical Assistant with Intermountain Health? Check out this video to learn more.

A Medical Assistant will be responsible to communicate clearly with patients seeking care thru different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant will provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition. The Medical Assistant will work with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow thru are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed. The Medical Assistant will demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting

skills as well as have

experience providing care in an ambulatory setting.

Work Site & Scheduling

Department: River Road Family Medicine

Training Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5pmFinal

Work Schedule: TBD

Benefits

Intermountain Health Offers A Generous

benefits package that contributes to the overall health and

compensation of each caregiver.

Benefits differ from PRN status, Part Time status, and Full Time status.

Promotion within the MA Scope of PracticeVarious insurance options through Select Health, Intermountain’s insurance companyOnsite fitness centers and discounts to local gymsLiVe Well caregiver incentive program – up to $300 per yearEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate familyOver 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotelsPaid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability401(k) with up to 4% employer contributionUp to $1,500 referral bonusTuition ReimbursementTuition Assistance through Peak - up to $5,200 per year paid to your school as you go

Minimum

Qualifications

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Medical Assistant

Entry Pay: $18.83+ (Pay is dependent on years of Medical Assistant

experience)

Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Must be obtained prior to start date.Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 1 year of Medical Assistant

Experience Or Has A Current Rn/lpn License

Preferred: 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.

Preferred: Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

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.

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

04/25/2024

Location

River Road Clinic

Work City

St George

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

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

experience.

$18.83 - $26.81

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.

Learn More About Our Comprehensive

benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to

diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.