Job Details: Medical Assistant, Full-Time, Days
Location: Multiple Offices - Requires Travel (Wheat Ridge, North Westminster and Arvada)
Hours Per Week: Full-time. 40 hours per week, days and hours may vary
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Partners and Practice Manager, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care and technical duties to support the work of the Physician and to facilitate delivery of care and education to patients. The Medical Assistant effectively oversees and delegates the clinical team’s roles and responsibilities.
Principal Duties & Essential Functions:
*Oversees the daily clinical flow, schedules and functions, provide quality medical treatment. When needed, train other medical assistants to improve performance and skill.
*Monitor workload and follow-up provided by other medical assistants. Maintain timely patient contacts on all ordered tests and procedures.
*Under the direction and supervision of the Physician and/or Office Manager, rooms patients and provides direct patient care
*Prepares patient exam rooms to ensure they are ready for patients and doctors.
*Keeps the exam rooms stocked with supplies needed to perform patient assessments. Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean.
*Do regular monthly inventory and order all necessary supplies with supervision of the Practice Manager.
*Responsible for ensuring compliancy with office regulatory requirements (i.e. medication/pharmacy logs, etc.)
*Updates and provide copies of all patient handout forms for all offices.
*Records vital signs and assists Physician with patient exams.
*Enters all data into electronic health record, complying with all PHO and Managed Care Quality requirements (required vitals, e-prescribing, etc).
*Reports all pertinent observations to Physician, Office Manager, Director, or other health team member.
*Assists Physician with surgical bookings, and coordinates additional testing/consultations as necessary.
*Follows up with patients on test results, prescription refills, and assists with patient education.
*Functions as a liaison between the patient and their family and the health care team.
*Follows up with patients on test results and assists with patient education.
*Performs other related duties as required by management. Supports front desk duties as needed (phones, check in, co-pay collection, etc.)
Conditions of Employment
CPR Certified within 60 days
May be required to submit to annual TB screening.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arvada, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person