Medical Assistant PRN

Medical Assistant PRN

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one with which Intermountain Healthcare has a valid affiliation agreement – or – three years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting – or – successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN license.
• National MA Certification or current LPN/RN licensure.
• 7 years of Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic clerical and office duties including assembling necessary documents and supplies, effectively using computer applications, scheduling and coordinating appointments, maintaining medical records, and maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Performs business and financial duties including assigning procedural and diagnostic coding, conducting pre-authorizations and referrals, and facilitating timely billing.
• Performs clinical functions including prioritizing patient needs, recognizing emergency situations, preparing examination areas, performing intake processes, administering screening tests, assisting providers, and providing patient education.
• Reports significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.