Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Midtown Community Health South Salt Lake, UT Job Details Full-time From $20.19 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Biological safety protocols Biomedical waste Spanish Patient follow-up care Patient rooming Vital signs Microsoft Outlook Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Care documentation English Scanning Laboratory test results documentation eClinicalWorks Healthcare practice inventory management Implementing laboratory quality control protocols Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics Preparing medical treatment area Preventive health (patient care) Healthcare referral management Patient history taking Clinical data entry Charge capture (medical billing) Medical laboratory work Laboratory specimen handling Cleaning Document imaging Medical Assisting Medical assisting

Full Job Description Job Title:

Medical Assistant Schedule:

Full-time, 4/10 hour shifts; Tues-Fri from 7:30 am- 6:00 pm &

Occasional Saturdays Starting Salary:

$20.19 per hour

Location:

60 E 3750 S, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 403(b), 403(b) match, $100,000 Company Paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and other Voluntary benefits. It's your steady focus, patient demeanor, and commitment to accuracy that make you a perfect fit as our new Medical Assistant. You take pride in being thorough - whether it's recording vitals, preparing exam rooms, or completing lab work with precision and care. As someone who follows procedures closely and takes the time to double-check details, others often feel at ease with your thoughtful and supportive presence. Join us at Midtown Community Health Center as our Medical Assistant, where your organized approach ensures every patient receives safe, high-quality care they can trust.

General Description:

Assists medical providers in providing quality care by collecting accurate information and all necessary vitals. Serves as a point of contact between the provider and patient through follow-up phone calls and prescription refills. Assures that patient care areas are cleaned and stocked for patient care. Conducts weekly inventories of assigned treatment/exam rooms. Assists in serving unscheduled patients and non-provider visits. Performs and documents laboratory tests and applicable quality control. Coordinates patient referrals and maintains a referral log. Administers and documents immunizations.

Responsibilities:

Performs & documents laboratory quality control to include actions taken for out-of-range or unexpected values Complies with VFC eligibility guidelines Adheres to Universal Precautions and Biohazard waste guidelines Assures rooms are stocked with medical supplies for each visit. Turns in weekly inventory to center manager Understands & Adheres to Standing Orders Uses USIIS in efforts to improve Immunization rates Understands and follows ACIP Immunization guidelines Uses two patient identifiers during any patient interaction Accurately completes MA visit Encounters with all pertinent billing information entered correctly Documentation of patient visits meets MTCHC charting protocols (CC, Social, family history, medical history, surgical history, hospitalizations, etc.) Reviews current medications during each office visit Tracks referrals/Diagnostic imaging to ensure timely return of results/notes Tracks lab results to ensure return in a timely manner Sends out labs accurately by attaching

ICD-9/ ICD-10

codes and pertinent billing information. Processes specimens correctly Correctly scans and attaches documents into ECW, attaching orders appropriately Obtains and documents vitals accurately and completely Responds to Telephone Encounters in a timely manner. Documentation is clear and complete Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of medical assistant program OR may substitute education for 1-year minimum experience in similar setting OR may substitute if CNA certification is up to date OR phlebotomist certification is up to date. Previous experience providing care to medically underserved patients preferred. Required license-

None Other Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written in English and Spanish. Demonstrates ability to relate well with others in a team based environment, works quickly and accurately under pressure, and has the ability to learn computer skills. Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.