Medical Assistant-Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

17 Nov 2024

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Job Description:A Medical Assistant I performs routine clerical and clinical tasks within the clinic, assisting Physicians and other licensed providers to provide cost effective, quality patient care.ScopeThe Medical Assistant functions under the supervision and licensure of the Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician within the clinical setting.Posting SpecificsBenefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Click here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) for more details

Shift Details: Full-Time (Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM with flexible shifts)

Unit/Location: Southwest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Perks of Living in St. GeorgeAverages 260 days of sunshine per year!

Incredible outdoor recreation including Zion National Park, Sand Hollow State Park, Quail Hollow State Park, Snow Canyons State Park, Gunlock Reservoir, Toquerville Falls, Beaver Dam State Park, Pioneer Park, Red Cliffs Recreation Area

Tuacahn Amphitheater – built into the natural red rock, outdoor concerts and plays

Dixie State University - sporting events, concerts, and plays

Rocky Mountain Vista University (PA, DO, MD programs)

Kayenta Art Village

SunTran Discount bus passes

St. George Children’s Museum

Balloon Festivals

1 hour to Pink Coral Sand Dunes

3 hours to Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyons

4 hours to Grand Canyon North Rim

30 minutes to Mesquite, Nevada (great golfing and gambling) and 2-3 hour drive to Las Vegas

Job EssentialsPerforms 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 includin g: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.).Administers screening tests to patients (e.g., visual tests, audiology, spirometry, EKGs) within practice type.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 QualificationsMedical Assistant IEntry Pay: $17.00+(Pay is dependent on years of relevant medical experience)Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer into Medical Assistant job.

Medical Assistant IIEntry Pay: $17.50+ (Pay is dependent on years of Medical Assistant experience)Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

2 Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer3a. Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one with which Intermountain Healthcare has a valid affiliation agreementor -

3b. three years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting-or-3c. successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN license.Medical Assistant IIIEntry Pay: $18.20+ (Pay is dependent on years of Medical Assistant experience)National MA Certification or current LPN/RN licensure.

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

7 years of Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting. (If experience is as an LPN or RN than successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN license are also required.)

Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer.

Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.and -

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.and -

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.and -

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.and -

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).and -

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location:St George Health Performance CenterWork City:St GeorgeWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:36Equal Opportunity EmployerIntermountain Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.All positions subject to close without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

Full-time
  • ID: #22943928
  • State: Utah St george 00000 St george USA
  • City: St george
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2021-11-17
  • Deadline: 2022-01-17
  • Category: Et cetera