Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics - West Valley City - Full-Time - FLUENCY IN SPANISH REQUIRED
Job Description
Job Description
Granger Medical Clinic is seeking a full-time, bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant II to join our team at the West Valley City – Fairbourne location. Fluency in Spanish is required for this role, as you will regularly communicate with Spanish-speaking patients and play a key role in ensuring clear, compassionate care.
Position Overview:
In this role, you will work closely with physicians and clinical support staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a highly flexible, adaptable individual who can manage changing priorities and support clinic needs as they arise, including working with one provider or multiple. Responsibilities include telephone triage, obtaining insurance authorizations, recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.), administering immunizations, performing phlebotomy, maintaining exam rooms, and managing documentation and filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
- Experience in Pediatrics or Family Medicine preferred
- 1–2 years of medical office experience preferred
- Fluent in Spanish (required) with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate courteously and effectively
- Highly dependable and adaptable, with the flexibility to effectively support varying clinic demands, including assisting a single provider or multiple providers as needed.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Team-oriented with a willingness to assist others and take on additional responsibilities as needed
- Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English
- Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with physicians, staff, and patients
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Accurately collect and update patient demographic information
- Assist with prior authorizations for medications and procedures
- Prepare patients for examinations and provide providers with relevant clinical information (vital signs, medications, allergies, lab results)
- Communicate with patients regarding scheduling and care-related needs in both English and Spanish
- Adapt to changing clinic needs and support team members as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Repetitive use of hands and arms for computer and office equipment operation
- Work is performed in a climate-controlled, indoor environment
Granger Medical Clinic offers competitive wages, potential for quarterly bonuses, and excellent benefits. Benefits include:
- Vision
- Dental
- Medical
- Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a Company Match, Profit Share, and Safe Harbor Contributions
The salary range listed is the base salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#HP123
Job Posted by ApplicantPro