Medical Assistant

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.

Specialty/Clinic: Family Medicine / Round Valley Clinic

Location: Round Valley Clinic 750 Round Valley Drive, Park City UT 84060

Hours and

Shifts:

4 ten hour shifts per week

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

• Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant resident 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 resident 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. These components will include training in the skills needed so that the Medical Assistant resident will feel competent in providing care for patients.

• 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

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

• They may be required to enroll in a Medical Assistant program within six months of hire and complete within twelve months of enrollment.

• 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.

• Experience in a clinical role (EMT, CNA, Medic, paramedic)

• Experience in a healthcare setting

• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

• 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.

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