Medical Assistant General Surgery

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. A Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

Shift Details: Part-Time (24 hrs/wk)

Unit/Location:  American Fork Surgical Associates

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. 

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care.  At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.   

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?  Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” 

As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:  

• Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.  

• Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. 

• Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care.  Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.  

Minimum Qualifications  

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program (certification must be provided upon hire) 

• Or at least one year of Medical Assistant experience (verified upon hire) 

• Or current RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state 

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date 

• Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry. 

• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction. 

• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers. 

• Utah Only: If certified with less than one year of MA experience, caregivers may attend a yearlong MA residency program 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting. 

• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.  

• Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA 

Physical Requirements:

Location:

American Fork Clinic

Work City:

American Fork

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$19.20 - $27.35

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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