Medical Assistant Liver and Kidney Transplant Clinic

Scope

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions under the supervision and licensure of the Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician within the clinical setting.

Posting Specifics

• Shift Details: 40 hours/week, Full Time. Clinic hours are Monday- Friday 6:00am-5:00pm. Schedule will likely be 7:30am-4:30pm.

• Unit/Location: Intermountain Medical Center- Liver and Kidney Transplant Clinic

Job Essentials

• Performs Basic Clerical And Office Duties Including Assembles necessary documents and supplies.

• Effectively uses computer applications in the office setting.

• Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures.

• Maintains medical records and other information.

• Maintains inventory of supplies. Orders and restocks as needed to ensure availability for patient care.

• Accurately documents patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record.

• Performs Business And Financial Duties Including Under the direction of the provider, assigns procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms. Conducts pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements. Facilitates timely billing by completing necessary documentation.

• Performs Clinical Functions Within Acceptable Standards Of Care Including Prioritizes (triage) patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication in accordance with established guidelines, standing orders, and protocols. Recognizes and appropriately responds to emergency situations. Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas. Performs complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers (chief complaint, history, vital signs, height, weight, OFC, care process model data, etc.). Assists provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions. Provides patient education as directed (content reflects specific MA training, guidelines, care process models, protocols). Reports significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician. Following provider instructions, demonstrates accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills, scheduling out of clinic procedures, obtaining, reporting and tracking of lab results, leaving phone messages, and distributing faxes.

• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Assistant I: Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Satisfy competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer into Medical Assistant job.

• Medical Assistant II: Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Satisfy competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer.

• Medical Assistant III: National MA Certification or current LPN/RN licensure. Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Satisfy competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer. 7 years of Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

Additional Assignments Required

• May be expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).

• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City Murray Work State Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay

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

$20.07 - $28.59

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.

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