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Full Time Medical Assistant

Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc

Vernal, UT

$19.15/hr

About $40k/yr

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Posted May 10, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $40k a year.

What the listing says

Patient load & staffing
Floating required
EHR & union
EHR: athenahealth

About this role

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Description: Job Title: Medical Assistant Status: Full Time (36-40 hours/week) Reports to: Site Manager Supervises: N/A Starting Wage: *$19.15+/hour *with certification (salary commensurate with experience/education) Job Summary: • Responsible for pre-visit planning; rooming patients; obtaining vital signs and health information; obtaining and processing lab specimens; assisting medical providers with exams and procedures. Job Qualifications • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. • Licenses/Certifications/ Requirements: o High School diploma or GED o Medical Assistant certification with completion of externship hours preferred. ? Non-certified applicants with equivalent education (CNA, EMT, phlebotomy, etc) or greater than 1 year of MA experience will be considered. (Salary commensurate with experience/education). o Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required o Proof of current immunizations will be requested upon hire • MA experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred, but newly certified MAs encouraged to apply. • Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. • Ability to identify, prioritize and complete tasks with limited supervision. • Reliable transportation. Limited travel to other sites for cross-coverage is possible (less than 15 miles). • Basic computer skills. Experience with EMR documentation a plus. Essential Duties/Responsibilities • Prep charts and participate in huddles to identify needed screening/testing for each patient. • Greet and prepare patients for visit. • Obtain and document vital signs and health information. • Draw blood, label and process laboratory specimens. • Prepare and administer medication and vaccines as ordered. • Assist provider with procedures and chaperoning during exams. • Retrieve lab, radiology and other diagnostic procedure reports for provider review. • Clean and restock exam rooms. • Provide clear and timely instructions to patients as directed by provider. • Daily follow-up on messages and labs; communicate urgent items to providers. • Document all care and communication in the EMR (Athena). • Maintain equipment and sterilize instruments. *Not an exhaustive list of all potential duties Mountainlands Community Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable, high quality primary health care to everyone in our community, including those who are uninsured, have low-income, or face other barriers to care. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who want to join our team and help us serve all patients who seek our services. In addition to amazing co-workers we offer competitive wages, outstanding benefits, paid holidays, and an incredible retirement (403B) match. Physical elements of position: • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally may need to help lift/move patients as necessary. • Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PM20 Requirements: Compensation details: 19.15-19.15 Hourly Wage PIdd2a1e06e809-25404-37227745

Skills for this role

Pre Visit PlanningRooming PatientsObtaining Vital SignsObtaining Lab SpecimensProcessing Lab SpecimensAssisting with ExamsAssisting with ProceduresPhlebotomyAdministering MedicationAdministering VaccinesSterilizing Instruments

Certifications

BLS

About the employer

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Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc
Community Hospital

Mountainlands Community Health Center (MCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving medically underserved populations across multiple Utah communities, including Vernal and Provo. The organization operates on a sliding fee scale model, providing affordable primary care to low-income, uninsured,…

4.1 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Strong mission-driven culture focused on serving medically underserved communities
  • Supportive management per employee reviews
  • Kind and competent providers praised by staff

What reviewers flag

  • Compensation and benefits rated below average at 3.6/5 on Indeed, with 'fair pay' cited as an area for improvement
  • Management rated 3.6/5, suggesting some inconsistency in leadership
  • Culture rating of 3.7/5 indicates room for improvement in workplace culture
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Living in Vernal, UT

Vernal sits in northeastern Utah's Uinta Basin, serving as the gateway to Dinosaur National Monument. This small, close-knit community blends high-desert landscapes with Western heritage, offering outdoor enthusiasts easy access to the Uinta Mountains and Green River. A quieter pace of life awaits nurses seeking small-town living with prehistoric charm.

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State price level · Utah
1% below the national average
State index 98.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$934/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$64,457/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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