Medical Assistant

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Granite Peaks Gastroenterology - Lehi, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Lehi, UT

About the position

Granite Peaks Gastroenterology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join their busy and patient-focused clinic in Lehi, UT. The role involves supporting physicians in an outpatient setting, performing clinical tasks, and ensuring a professional interface between patients and the healthcare team. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various duties including obtaining patient vitals, assisting with procedures, and maintaining patient records.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patient vitals and patient history; documentation in EMR system (NextGen)
• Providing a professional interface between the patient, doctor, and front desk throughout the patient visit
• Providing clinical support by following up on diagnostic testing requests from providers
• Ensuring medications prescribed during appointment are entered and sent via ERX to patients' preferred pharmacy
• Assisting doctors with the examination of patients and performance of procedures
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and compassion in sensitive discussions
• Scheduling office visits when needed
• Sanitization, Biohazard, stocking and maintaining inventory of patient exam rooms
• Entering medication requests into patient chart for provider approval
• Sending in medication requests as directed by provider
• Performing initial medication, lab, radiology requests as needed
• Maintaining attestations for HIPAA and other regulatory bodies as requested
• Completing MIPS documentation requirements
• Performing in-office H-pylori testing, Bio-Fire Assay education and SIBO testing
• Maintaining Medical Assistant credentialing status as required by regulatory agencies
• Assisting with patient education and return calls
• Mailing and sending results, referral, reminder, and correspondence letters
• Other duties as assigned by manager or provider.

Requirements

• Medical office experience
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office
• Data entry skills
• Computer skills
• Familiarity with NextGen EMR system

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance