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
Posting Specifics
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Monday thru Friday, 7am to 5pm
Unit/Location: Primary Care
Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and
weekends
Scope
As a Lead Medical Assistant, you need to know how to:
Direct and guide back office staff in providing patient care procedures and
services.
Monitor and expedite workflow; assist in identifying and providing guidance
in resolving procedure and service issues.
Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as
height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems.
May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for
laboratory analysis.
Administer ordered medications via, oral, topical, rectal, optic,
ophthalmic, and/or inhaled.
Administer vaccines via oral, topically, by injection, and/or nasal
administration.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of
testing.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep
patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items
according to protocol.
Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or
mail as directed by physician.
Formulate and document patient care plans, charts, tests and examination
results in the medical record.
Handle medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.
Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or physician.
Step in to provide care and assessments based on the clinic scope of your
license.
May be asked to provide input into employee performance appraisals;
interviewing new staff and providing orientation and instruction.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or be a Certified
Medical Assistant
Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the
ability to obtain within 60 days of hire (with prior approval) or current
ACLS certification
Minimum of three (3) months of related experience within a healthcare
setting, required- Successful completion of initial MA onboarding within 90
days, annual skills fair and in-services for site specific tasks is required.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred
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
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Anticipated job posting close date:04/22/2024
Location:Green Mountain Clinic - Primary Care
Work City:
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.
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.
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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