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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: MOAB, UT
Job Type: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

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Moab Regional Hospital, the leader in healthcare for Grand County and Southeastern Utah is seeking a Medical Assistant for its family medicine clinic. This position will assist the clinic physician in the provision of care to patients in an efficient and professional manner. This position also assists with clerical and other support functions as directed by authorized staff. Primary duties include: ? Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures and as directed by physician. ? Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member. ? Performs lab tests appropriate to and approved for primary clinic application, and reports results to the appropriate personnel. *May perform patient phlebotomies in accordance with clinic procedures and physician orders. ? Is present with health care provider(s ) during patient examination, as requested, and assists with procedures as directed and consistent with demonstrated skill set. ? Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs. ? Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and, under the direction of licensed staff, schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests. ? Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patients? records, locating and compiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes. ? Attends and completes mandatory in-services including infection control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies. ? *May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. ? Assists in patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members as directed by physician or other licensed staff. ? Assists with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff. *SPECIALTY SKILLS MAY NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL AFTER COMPLETION OF COMPETENCY TESTING AND APPROVAL BY PHYSICIAN. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities ? Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. ? Demonstrated phlebotomy skills. ? Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. ? Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic?s specialty skills within six weeks of hire. ? Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job. ? Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment. Minimum Qualifications Required ? Five years work-related experience required, preferably in a physician?s office or primary care clinic providing a full range of family, pediatric and obstetrical clinical services. ? Certification as a Medical Assistant or EMT-Intermediate in the State of Utah. Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse applicants may also be considered depending on experience and availability. ? Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association, or obtain within one month of hire.

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