Medical Assistant Neurology

This position is based at the McKay Dee Neurology Clinic in Ogden, Utah, with clinic hours Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:00pm.

About the role

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 while advancing your career in a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth. Career paths such as Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, and Practice Manager are available.

Intermountain offers up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt-free programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of the clinician by assisting the provider to gather information relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver coordinated patient care, ensuring attention to detail and follow-through.

Requirements

This position requires one of the following:

• Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant program, or
• At least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or
• A current active and in-good-standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Utah.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 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: 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

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions requiring clear verbal communication, hearing, and understanding of spoken information, alarms, and needs—especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity for precise manipulation of complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, accessing information, and medication preparation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms with equipment and power cords on the floor.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving: expected to drive a vehicle, which involves sitting, seeing, reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Pay

The hourly range for this full-time (40 hours/week) position is $20.07 – $28.59, with the actual rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Intermountain provides a comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster wellness—mind, body, and spirit. Benefits include generous education assistance up to $5,250 annually and partnerships with schools for debt-free programs.