Granite Peaks Gastroenterology Hiring for Intake Medical Assistant Job at Sandy, UT Full Time

**$250.00 Signing Bonus Paid After Successful 90-day probationary period.

Granite Peaks Gastroenterology is a busy and fast-paced GI healthcare provider. Looking for full-time Intake Medical Assistant for our Sandy location. We believe in compassion care and exceptional service and our clinic is very patient-focused. We have an exceptional physician group that serves our patient population. We are looking for an Intake Medical Assistant to support our growing and dynamic team at our Sandy or Lehi locations.

The Intake Medical Assistant works with the practice physician and is expected to have a general knowledge of all clinical operations. The Intake Medical Assistant will assist the physician in an out-patient clinic setting and perform vitals, obtain histories and other intake requirements in additional to procedure assistance, diagnostic and laboratory order entry, and performance of various in-office testing. The Medical Assistant will provide a professional interface between the patient, doctor, and front desk throughout the patient visit as well as provide follow up patient communication.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Obtaining patient vitals and patient history; documentation in EMR system (NextGen)

Provide a professional interface between the patient, doctor, and front desk throughout the patient visit.

Provide clinical support by following up on diagnostic testing requests from providers.

Ensure medications prescribed during appointment are entered and sent via ERX to patients preferred pharmacy.

Assisting doctors with the examination of patients and performance of procedures

Maintain a high degree of professionalism and compassion in sensitive discussion.

Schedule office visits when needed.

Sanitization, Biohazard, stocking and maintaining inventory of patient exam rooms.

Enter medication requests into patient chart for provider approval. Send in medication requests as directed by provider.

Perform initial medication, lab, radiology requests as needed.

Maintain attestations for HIPAA and other regulatory bodies as requested.

Complete MIPS documentation requirements

Perform in-office H-pylori testing, Bio-Fire Assay education and SIBO testing.

Maintain Medical Assistant credentialing status as required by regulatory agencies.

Assisting with patient education and return calls.

Schedule office visits when needed.

Mailing and sending results, referral, reminder, and correspondence letters

Other duties as assigned by manager or provider.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
• General knowledge of computer data entry (Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, EHR)

Skills:

Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.

At this time, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to working onsite at any of our facilities, unless the individual is able to telework or is otherwise eligible for an exemption in accordance with applicable law. If on-site services are to be performed, the employer will require you to certify your vaccination status as part of the onboarding process.

Granite Peaks Gastroenterology provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 – $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location