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Medical Assistant Salt Lake City (Cottonwood Heights) UT
We are looking for a motivated Medical Assistant to join our practice full time in Cottonwood Heights area, just 20 min S of Salt Lake City. Ideally the incoming medical assistant will be welcoming both new and returning patients, assisting with patient care and front office/administrative duties, and collaborating with the physicians to ensure we are offering the most comprehensive patient care. Must be familiar with medical terminology, equipment, and electronic health record systems, have strong communication and empathy to interact effectively with patients and the healthcare team, be able to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure a smooth office workflow, and have meticulous record-keeping and adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
Responsibilities:
HCRC Staffing
We are looking for a motivated Medical Assistant to join our practice full time in Cottonwood Heights area, just 20 min S of Salt Lake City. Ideally the incoming medical assistant will be welcoming both new and returning patients, assisting with patient care and front office/administrative duties, and collaborating with the physicians to ensure we are offering the most comprehensive patient care. Must be familiar with medical terminology, equipment, and electronic health record systems, have strong communication and empathy to interact effectively with patients and the healthcare team, be able to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure a smooth office workflow, and have meticulous record-keeping and adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Interaction: Greet patients, take their chief complaints, and prepare them for examinations.
- Vital Signs & Patient Care: Measure and record vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight.
- Assisting Providers: Support physicians during exams and minor surgical procedures.
- Administering Treatments: Administer injections, and medications under the direction of a healthcare provider.
- Lab Services: Collect and prepare lab samples.
- Wound Care: Assist with wound care and changing dressings.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and electronic health records (EHRs).
- Scheduling: Schedule patient appointments, manage follow-up appointments, and arrange for other medical services.
- Billing and Insurance: Handle insurance forms, assist with billing, and verify patient information.
- Office Management: Answer phone calls, manage medical supply inventory, and ensure equipment is prepared and sterile.
- Patient Education: Provide patients with information on medical conditions, treatments, and preventive care.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program and certification exam preferred but not required. We will consider experience as a substitute.
- Must be familiar with medical terminology, equipment, and electronic health record systems
- Must have experience with patient communication and follow up, answering phones, and coordinating with the labs, and specialists
- Full time Mon-Friday
- $21-$24 per hour (depending on experience)
- PTO/Vacation -10 days
- Complimentary in office primary care
- Pension plan
HCRC Staffing
Salary : $21 - $24