Medical Assistant Specialty Clinic

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

Recently Updated Pay Range: $19.20 - $27.35

Shift Details: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No weekends, call or holidays.
Unit/Location: HIV Specialty Clinic, Grand Junction, CO
Additional Details: Please review minimum qualifications listed below before applying. Our clinic is a fully integrated practice where we work as a highly efficient team. We value what each member of that team brings and support ongoing learning. The Medical Assistant is encouraged to work at the top of their scope while having the support of a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, we work to be sensitive to our team members' needs for flexibility while putting our patient care at the forefront of what we do. We serve with patients with living with HIV and offer HIV primary care.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? 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 . At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration , where you r skills are valued and your contributions make a lasting impact .

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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 by:

• Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, provid ing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient's visit and condition.
  • Effective Communication: C ommunicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
    • Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.
      Minimum Qualifications
      • Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program (certification must be provided upon hire)
      • Or at least one year of Medical Assistant experience (verified upon hire)
      • Or current RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state
      • Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) 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.
        
        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 national MA certifications or registrations: 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:
          
          Additional Job Description
          
          Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
          
          Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
          
          Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
          
          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.
          
          Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, 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.
          
          For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
          
          Location:
          
          St. Marys Regional Hospital
          
          Work City:
          
          Grand Junction
          
          Work State:
          
          Colorado
          
          Scheduled Weekly Hours:
          
          40
          
          The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
          
          $19.20 - $27.35
          
          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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers .
          
          Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
          
          All positions subject to close without notice.
          
          

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