Medical Assistant OBGYN And Midwifery Clinic

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 in the OBGYN and Midwifery Clinic.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Performs general administrative and patient care tasks in accordance with the
Intermountain MGPSMA Scope of Practice, and other established policies and
procedures.

Possesses the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a
multi- disciplinary care team.

Greets and prepare patients for the health care provider while maintaining a
positive and caring attitude.

Attentive to patients needs, coordinates care, administers care, and
documents appropriately.

Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by
observing HIPAA regulations

Obtains and record patient information; vital signs, height, weight,
allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint, etc.

Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room
procedures.

May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for
laboratory analysis.

Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to
EKGs, hearing and vision screens.

Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to
ensure completion of testing.

Communicates test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or
mail as directed by the Provider.

Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the
medical record as directed by the provider.

Prepares, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock
patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and
dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection,
topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice
manager and/or healthcare provider(s).

Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate
action in questionable or emergency situations.

Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides
by service behavior standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Current BLS Certification is required upon hire or within 60 days of hire upon
approval

Successful completion of initial MA onboarding within 90 days, annual skills
fair, and in-services for site specific tasks is required

Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy is required

Preferred

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred

Successful completion of an Accredited National Certification Exam for
Certified MedicalAssistants (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant
(RMA) is preferred

One (1) year Medical Assistant experience is preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of
the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,
experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business
hours or scheduled shifts is required.

Able to understand and apply information, policies, procedures and skills
required by the position.