Medical Assistant Orthopedics

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

Shift Details : Part-Time (24 hrs / wk - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8AM to 5PM - Tuesdays will be in Provo and Wednesday and Thursday in American Fork)

Unit / Location : American Fork and Utah Valley Orthopedic Specialty Clinics

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.

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 (certification must be provided upon hire)

Or at least one year of Medical Assistant experience (verified upon hire) Or current RN / LPN license to practice nursing in the state

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 :

Location :

American Fork Specialty Clinic, Utah Valley Outpatient Center

Work City : American Fork

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

24

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.