Medical Assistant

$31,200 - $49,920/Yr

Pediatrix Medical Group - Orem, UT

Part-time - Entry Level

Orem, UT

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting clinic operations and enhancing patient experience through both clinical and administrative duties. This position involves direct patient care, including taking medical histories, documenting vital signs, and assisting healthcare providers during examinations and procedures. The Medical Assistant ensures a safe and efficient clinic environment while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, gather patient history, and take and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and document all information in patient medical records.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families, and other care providers.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under supervision.
• Perform applicable medical procedures, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by healthcare providers and ensure patient understanding.
• Assist with scheduling tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians, and pharmacies.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is strongly preferred.
• MA certification is strongly preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in an office-based setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to follow universal precautions and maintain OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Various Discount Programs