Pay Range
$18.00 - $25.20 Schedule Information
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Work Shift:
M-F, 8a-5p
Find Your Golden Opportunity at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH), our Medical Assistants are an important part of the care team, helping providers deliver timely, efficient and patient-centered care. This position combines hands-on clinical support with administrative responsibilities to help create a positive experience for patients and support efficient clinic operations.
The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with physicians, providers and other members of the healthcare team across a variety of clinic settings. This role requires flexibility and may provide support in primary care, specialty clinics, phlebotomy, registration and other areas based on patient care and staffing needs. Travel to other GVMH clinic locations may be required.
The Medical Assistant may also function as a medical scribe, either independently or while performing patient care responsibilities, after completing required training and documentation requirements.
What You'll Do
Provide clinical support to physicians and other healthcare providers during patient examinations, treatments, procedures and other patient care activities.
Maintain accurate, complete and timely documentation in accordance with Rural Health Clinic (RHC), The Joint Commission (TJC), organizational and professional standards.
Coordinate patient appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures and follow-up services to support continuity of care.
Obtain and manage referrals, prior authorizations, consents and other documentation required for patient care and reimbursement.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families, providers, coworkers and internal and external customers.
Identify and report communicable diseases and infection control concerns in accordance with established requirements.
Maintain clean, organized and appropriately stocked exam rooms and work areas.
Monitor medications, medical supplies and sample medications for proper storage and expiration.
Maintain required compliance logs, records and documentation to support regulatory, accreditation and quality requirements.
Provide cross-functional support in areas such as phlebotomy, registration, primary care and specialty clinics as needed.
Function as a medical scribe when assigned after completing required training and applicable documentation requirements.
Protect the confidentiality, privacy and security of patient information in accordance with HIPAA requirements and GVMH policies.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
Ability to maintain required competencies and certifications related to assigned Medical Assistant responsibilities, including applicable clinical, phlebotomy, registration and specialty clinic functions.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, organizational and regulatory requirements.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with providers, patients, families and team members.
Ability to work effectively across multiple clinic settings and adapt to changing patient care and staffing needs.
Ability and willingness to travel to GVMH clinic locations as needed.
Preferred Qualities
A compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Flexibility and adaptability in a changing clinical environment.
A collaborative, dependable approach to teamwork.
Commitment to professionalism, accountability and GVMH's Behaviors of Excellence.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means providing dependable clinical and administrative support that allows providers and the healthcare team to deliver efficient, safe and compassionate care. You will help patients feel welcomed and supported while maintaining accurate documentation, keeping clinical areas prepared and organized, and stepping in where needed across…