Medical Assistant Family Medicine

About the position

The Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health is responsible for providing patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting, focusing on both acute and chronic patient needs. This role involves a variety of clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, ensuring high-quality care and efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clerical and office duties including assembling necessary documents and supplies.
• Effectively use computer applications in the office setting.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintain medical records and other information.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and order/restock as needed.
• Accurately document patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record.
• Assign procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms under the direction of the provider.
• Conduct pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements.
• Facilitate timely billing by completing necessary documentation.
• Prioritize (triage) patient needs identified through various communication methods.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Perform complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers.
• Administer screening tests to patients within practice type.
• Assist provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions.
• Provide patient education as directed.
• Report significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician.
• Demonstrate accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills and scheduling out of clinic procedures.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year of Medical Assistant Experience or current RN/LPN license.

Nice-to-haves

• Current national MA certification from one of the following: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 2% match