Medical Assistant

at Intermountain Health in Providence, Utah, United States

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 Healthcare, we are looking for Medical Assistants who are patient-focused and engaged.

With full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts, we are sure to have something that fits your busy schedule. Our flexible scheduling is great for students and those looking for life balance.

Don't have your Medical Assistant certification? No problem! On-the-job training is available based on department needs. Becoming 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 Healthcare? Check out this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=84cnGVGcpLk&feature=youtu.be) to learn more.

Scope

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions under the supervision and licensure of the Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician within the clinical setting.

Posting Specifics

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Thursday off, Wednesday 7:00am - 4:00pm

Unit/Location:All providers for South Cache Valley

Additional Details : This MA will fill a rover positions in our clinic. Responsibilites include, but are not limited to administering vaccines, injections, performing blood draws and point of care labs. This position will also take phone calls and discharge patients 2 days/week.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) 2% for all caregivers with additional matching up to 4%

Health and Wellness Programs including a Live Well Incentive Program

Access to on-site fitness gyms

Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from pizza, the zoo, movie tickets, car rentals, and hotels

Cell Phone Discounts (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile)

Click here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/)for more details

Job Essentials

Performs basic clerical and office duties including:

Assembles necessary documents and supplies.

Effectively uses computer applications in the office setting.

Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures.

Maintains medical records and other information.

Maintains inventory of supplies. Orders and restocks as needed to ensure availability for patient care.

Accurately documents patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record.

Performs business and financial duties including:

Under the direction of the provider, assigns procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms.

Conducts pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements.

Facilitates timely billing by completing necessary documentation.

Performs clinical functions within acceptable standards of care including:

Prioritizes (triage) patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication in accordance with established guidelines, standing orders, and protocols.

Recognizes and appropriately responds to emergency situations.

Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas.

Performs complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers (chief complaint, history, vital signs, height, weight, OFC, care process model data, etc.).

Administers screening tests to patients (e.g., visual tests, audiology, spirometry, EKGs) within practice type.

Assists provider with examin