Medical Assistant Patterson Primary

Job Description:

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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced primary care clinic where you can utilize a wide variety of skills? Our clinic is thriving, and primary care is expanding across Western Colorado, creating exciting opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Specialty/Clinic: Patterson Primary Care Clinic

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Hours and Shifts: To be discussed during interview - Clinic is open from Monday to Friday.

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 your skills are valued and your contributions make a lasting impact.   

• Join an organization that invests in your growth—with many career paths to explore, like Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, Practice Manager, and more! 
• Intermountain offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools to provide debt free programs

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?  Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” 

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, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.  

• Effective Communication: Communicating 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  

• 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 current active and in good standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Colorado
• 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 

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 vehiclesEssential Functions

• Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant will provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
• The Medical Assistant will work 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.
• The Medical Assistant will demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting skills as well as have experience providing care in an ambulatory setting.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to the start date.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has 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 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.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

Physical Requirements

• 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:

Patterson Primary Care Clinic

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. 

$20.07 - $28.59

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.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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.

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