Summary
Location
Salt Lake City
Type
full-time
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About this role
Interested in joining our team? We are looking for people who are genuine, kind, ambitious, positive, and helpful - exceptional people building on a celebrated heritage who are passionate about delivering uncompromising care - people who make a difference every day no matter what their role or position. If you are looking for a job where the work you do impacts lives for the better every day, you are in the right place!
Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a full-time, Medical Assistant, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Job Summary
General Summary of Duties: Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients under supervision of the Physician or Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP). Assists Physician or APP and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and Physician or APP. | |
Reports To: | Medical Support Staff Manager |
Department: | Primary Care |
Business Unit: | Sacred Circle Primary Care |
Patient Care: | Yes |
Worker Status: | Full-Time, Hourly |
Benefits Eligible: | Yes |
Hours Per Week: | 40 |
Work Schedule: | To Be Determined with the availability of 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Typically, four 10- hour shifts per week. Evening and weekend work may be required depending on position requirements. |
Schedule Type: | Typically, Four 10-hour shifts |
Location: | Multiple Clinic Locations |
Supervisory Responsibilities: | No |
The successful candidate:
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules & organizing patient flow.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
- Takes patient histories and vital signs.
- Performs blood draws and specimen handling.
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, materials, and instruments.
- Gives injections, and applies casts, splints, and dressings, as applicable.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
- Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
- Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments.
- Screens telephone calls for referral to physician.
- Provides general information on departmental policies and procedures.
- Notifies the Clinical Supervisor or Office Manager when clinical and office supplies need replenishing.
- Assists in maintaining patient files, records, and other information to contribute to accurate data gathering.
- Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.
- Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Reads, understands, and adheres to all Sacred Circle Health Care Policies and Procedures.
- Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values Statements.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: | A high school diploma or GED is required |
EXPERIENCE: | Applicants must have prior exposure to clinical skills, either through education, certification, or relevant experience. |
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: | MA certification is required once eligible. Candidates who are not yet eligible to sit for the exam may be considered, with the expectation that certification will be obtained as soon as eligibility requirements are met. |
Preferred Requirements
EDUCATION: | Graduation from a recognized training facility for medical assistants. |
EXPERIENCE: | One (1) year or more of experience in a physician practice. |
CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: | CPR certification |
Other: | Experience working with the Native American community. |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Additional Information – Join us as we are Redefining Compassionate Healthcare, together!
As group of 4 healthcare clinics, diversity drives our identity. We are proud of our Native American heritage. Whether you are seeking your first job, transitioning back into the workforce, looking to start your career, or grow an existing one, Sacred Circle Healthcare walks with you. We need you for what you can do. We strive for a mix of benefits to help you combine great work with a great life.
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Generous PTO, paid holidays and floating holidays to celebrate what is important to you (prorated for part-time employees)
- Retirement matching to invest in your future
- Colleagues that are unparalleled
- A culture that is second to none
Sacred Circle Healthcare/Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation gives preference
to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Applicants
Other facts
About Sacred Circle
Certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare.
To those most in need, Sacred Circle Health is a compassionate team of allies providing kindness, validation and uncompromising care. We refuse to let access, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status restrict someone from receiving complete healthcare.
We preserve the Goshute Heritage of Protecting and Caring for Family, and Extend the Tradition to all marginalized and underserved populations in our area.
What you'll do
- The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients under the supervision of a Physician or Advanced Practice Practitioner. This includes preparing patients for examinations, taking histories and vital signs, and assisting with various clinical tasks.
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