Medical Assistant Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic
About the role
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. Location: Intermountain Health LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Clinician, assist the provider to gather information relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
- Communicate clearly with patients seeking care via telephone and in‑person interactions.
- Work with cross‑functional teams to collaborate on patient care.
- Exercise attention to detail and follow‑through to ensure needed care is provided.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic medical assisting skills and have experience providing care in an ambulatory setting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers (must be obtained prior to start date).
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program OR one year of Medical Assistant experience OR a current RN/LPN license.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current national MA certification (RMA of AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA of the AAMA).
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Skills
- Professional etiquette and communication
- Collaboration / Teamwork
- Confidentiality
- Customer service
- Resolving patient needs
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Critical thinking / situational awareness
- Patient Care
- Reading
- Typing
- Manual Dexterity
- Life Support
- Information Collection
- Accountability
Benefits
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. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $20.07 – $28.59. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.