Medical Assistant-Family Practice
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Provo
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
**Job Description:**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.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.
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=84cnGVGcpLk=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: Full-Time (40 hrs)+
Unit/Location: North Canyon Family PracticeBenefits+ 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, 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 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.).**Minimum Qualifications****Medical
Assistant I**_Entry Pay: $17.00+(Pay is dependent on years of
relevant medical experience)_1. Current Basic Life Support
Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.2. Satisfactorily
completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists
within 90 days of hire/transfer into Medical Assistant
job.**Medical Assistant II**_Entry Pay: $17.50+ (Pay is dependent
on years of Medical Assistant experience)_1. Current Basic Life
Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.2
Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills
checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer3a. Successful completion
of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one with which
Intermountain Healthcare has a valid affiliation agreement- or -3b.
three years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic
or other healthcare setting-or-3c. successful completion of an
accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN
license.**Medical Assistant III**_Entry Pay: $18.20+ (Pay is
dependent on years of Medical Assistant experience)_1. National MA
Certification or current LPN/RN licensure.2. Current Basic Life
Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.3. 7 years of
Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic
or other healthcare setting. (If experience is as an LPN or RN than
successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a
current LPN or RN license are also required.)4. Satisfactorily
completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists
within 90 days of hire/transfer.**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:**North Canyon Family Practice**Work
City:**Provo**Work State:**Utah**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40The
salary range for this position is:$17.50 - $24.92For a description
of Intermountain's employment benefits, clickHERE.
(https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits)Equal
Opportunity EmployerIntermountain Healthcare is an equal
opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.The primary intent
of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay
for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper
job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included.
Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.All positions
subject to close without notice. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to
apply.Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our
team!
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