Medical Assistant Full Scope

Medical Assistant

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.

Shift Details : Full-time (36 Hours), 3 / 12's, self-scheduling on rotation. Open 7 days a week, including weekends.

Unit / Location : Billings N 27th Walk-in Clinic

Additional Details : Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

As a Full Scope 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.

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As a Full Scope Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by :

• Obtain and record patient information; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protect patients, self and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and / or treatment of patients.
• Position patients and take X-ray of specific parts of the patients body as requested by the physician.
• Process film and check X-ray for clarity of image; retake when necessary.
• Distribute X-rays to appropriate medical staff.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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.- and -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).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location : Billings N 27th Walk In Clinic

Work City : Billings

Work State : Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

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

$28.15 - $43.42

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.