Full Time Medical Assistant
Mountainlands Community Health Center, Inc. · Provo, UT · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$19.3/hrFull-time
About the role
Responsible for pre-visit planning; rooming patients; obtaining vital signs and health information; obtaining and processing lab specimens; assisting medical providers with exams and procedures. Primarily focused on MA visits and referrals, will also cross-train with reception.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant certification with completion of externship hours preferred
- Non-certified applicants with equivalent education (CNA, EMT, phlebotomy, etc) or greater than 1 year of MA experience will be considered
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
- Proof of current immunizations will be requested upon hire
- MA experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred, but newly certified MAs encouraged to apply
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills
- Ability to identify, prioritize and complete tasks with limited supervision
- Reliable transportation; limited travel to other sites for cross‑coverage possible (less than 15 miles)
- Basic computer skills; experience with EMR documentation a plus
Responsibilities
- Prep charts and participate in huddles to identify needed screening/testing for each patient
- Greet and prepare patients for visit
- Obtain and document vital signs and health information
- Draw blood, label and process laboratory specimens
- Prepare and administer medication and vaccines as ordered
- Assist provider with procedures and chaperoning during exams
- Retrieve lab, radiology and other diagnostic procedure reports for provider review
- Clean and restock exam rooms
- Provide clear and timely instructions to patients as directed by provider
- Daily follow‑up on messages and labs; communicate urgent items to providers
- Document all care and communication in the EMR (Athena)
- Maintain equipment and sterilize instruments
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Outstanding benefits
- Paid holidays
- Incredible retirement (403B) match
Pay
Starting Wage: $19.30+/hour (with certification; salary commensurate with experience/education)
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with occasional Saturdays