Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Draper - Part time

About the role

Candidate will work closely with physicians and support staff to provide patient care including: telephone triage, insurance authorizations, recording of vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.), administration of immunizations, phlebotomy, maintenance of exam rooms and filing.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments and greet patients for medical or other services.
• Record all demographic information necessary to contact patients and do prior authorization for medications and procedures.
• Prepare patients for exams and supply the provider with all relevant information (lab results, vital signs, medications, allergies).
• Communicate with patients regarding their appointment scheduling and other needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills able to communicate courteously and effectively to patients.
• Typing / keyboarding skills, 40 wpm.
• Basic arithmetic, computer and analytical skills.
• Must be dependable, flexible, and multi-task oriented.
• Enjoy working with people, being a team player and willing to help others with tasks.
• Must be able to read, communicate and write well in English.
• Must be able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing with physicians, clinic staff and patients.
• Additional languages helpful.
• 2-years Medical Assistance experience preferred.
• 1-year Medical Office experience.
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.
• Inside, climate-controlled working conditions.

Benefits