Performs routine clinical and administrative duties, including patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and specimen collection. Maintains medical equipment and examination areas while providing clerical support such as scheduling and patient registration.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and less than one year of experience. BCLS certification is required upon completion of hospital orientation, and Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
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Job description
Job Title
Medical
Assistant
Job
Type: FT Days Your experience matters At Ashley Regional Medical Center, we're committed to your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Medical Assistant (CMA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. Reports to the Director of Physician Services ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments. Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Document patient care given. Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas. Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Exposure
Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Physical
Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.
Supervisory
RESPONSIBILITIES: Not Responsible for supervising employees.
Knowledge,
SKILLS &
ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Experience
<1 year
Certifications: BCLS upon completion of hospital orientation
Benefits
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Shift differential
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Loan assistance
Accident insurance
Flexible-spending accounts
Health-savings accounts
Critical-injury insurance
Identity theft coverage
Extended illness bank
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Medical
Assistant certification preferred
Skills and
Abilities: Business Mathematical Skills -- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs. Foundational Computer Skills -- Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Foundational Communication -- Simple messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures. Routine Business Problems -- Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures. Job Specific Impact -- Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area. Foundational Judgement -- Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities’ works closely with supervisors/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction. Foundational Planning/Organization -- Prioritize assigned and routine tasks. Handle appropriately. HIPAA statement Exhibit a basic understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business
Office
Standards and
Recommended
Practice
Physical
AND
MENTAL
DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK
Environment
AND
TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS: Work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.
What do we offer: Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team.
In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Shift differential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness Professional development and growth opportunities Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions?
Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net, or connect with me!
About Us Ashley Regional Medical Center is a 39 - bed hospital located in Vernal, Utah, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement “Ashley Regional Medical Center” is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ashley Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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