Medical Assistant Outpatient

Medical Assistant II

A Medical Assistant II performs routine clerical and clinical tasks within the clinic, assisting Physicians and other licensed providers to provide quality patient care efficiently and cost effectively. At Intermountain Health, we are looking for Medical Assistants who are patient-focused and engaged. What does it mean to be a Medical Assistant with Intermountain Healthcare?

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions under the supervision and licensure of the Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician within the clinical setting. Shift Details : 40 hours / week, Full Time. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm. Schedule will be Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm. Outpatient Clinic, no nights or weekends. Unit / Location : Intermountain Medical Center - Infectious Disease Clinic Additional Details : Prior Medical Assistant (MA) experience is highly preferred.

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 examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions. Provides patient education as directed (content reflects specific MA training, guidelines, care process models, protocols). Reports significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician. Following provider instructions, demonstrates accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills, scheduling out of clinic procedures, obtaining, reporting and tracking of lab results, leaving phone messages, and distributing faxes. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).

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Location : Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City : Murray 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.