Preference will be given to candidates with prior CNA or EMT or other clinic work experience for this training position.
This position will require enrollment in a Medical Assistant program within 6 months of hire and completion of the program by one year of enrollment.
Shift Details: Will work four (4) - 10 hour shifts Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday or five (5) - 8 hour shifts Monday - Friday. Schedule is discussed during interviews with the hiring leader
Unit/Location: Cardiology, Grand Junction, CO
Additional Details: If you are looking to be part of a growing clinic, Cardiology is what you are looking for
Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible?Are you looking to move your career into a clinical setting and become a Medical Assistant? Intermountain Health has an on the job training program to assist with this transition. From the start, you will be learning from Clinicians, Nurses, and Medical Assistants while on the job. Medical Assistant Residents have accountability for providing care to patients. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs and responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions. Furthering your growth, you will be required to enroll into a formal Medical Assisting program within six months of hire and complete within one year.
Join an organization that invests in your growth —with many career paths to explore, like Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, Practice Manager, and more!
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As a Medical Assistant Resident at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:
Medical Assistant Resident Minimum Qualifications
Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare provider
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.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
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.
