CO Medical Assistant

Rocky Vista University Health Center in Englewood, CO

About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of health care functions to prepare patients and assist physicians in providing health care. This position will assist with scheduling patient appointments, verifying insurance, and obtaining patient medical history.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient services:
  • Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history into EMR; confirming purpose of visit.
  • Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
  • Perform office procedures such as IM/SQ injections of medications, including vaccination, spirometry, EKG, phlebotomy, urine tests, throat and nasal cultures, and others as needed.
  • Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
• Assist Health Center Physicians:
  • Help physicians with office procedures and minor surgeries.
  • Perform simple wound management.
  • Schedule patients for tests and follow-up appointments.
  • Triage patient calls and counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and answering questions.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Clean and sterilize materials and instruments following universal precautions.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Prepare examination rooms; select, setup, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including helping or substituting for the front desk as needed.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Perform job responsibilities as part of the team; interact well with other members of the team.
• Participate in team and staff meetings as requested.
• Participate in staff development programs and promote team cohesiveness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years previous medical assistant experience (not to include externship)
• Knowledge of common office procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to learn a state-of-the-art electronic medical records program
• Ability to interview patients and obtain necessary medical information
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work with confidential medical records and maintain HIPAA policy and procedure
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve innovatively
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills as needed in the medical office environment
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members
• Proficiency in the use of computers and office equipment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies (pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.)
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a medical assistant
• 1-3 years experience in a primary care or internal medicine office
• 1-3 years experience with electronic medical records
• Bilingual - proficient in Spanish and English

Pay

$20.00 - $22.75 per hour. A quality bonus is available to employees who demonstrate exceptional patient care, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Eligibility is based on measurable outcomes such as protocol compliance, reduced readmissions, and strong performance evaluations.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year
• 12 accrued sick days per year
• Personal days
• 13 ½ paid holidays (if the clinic is opened and you are scheduled to work on a holiday, you will be paid time and a half instead of holiday pay)
• 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution