Medical Assistant - Centennial, CO
Alpine Physician Partners · Centennial, CO · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join Colorado Physician Partners as a Medical Assistant and become a vital part of a team committed to bringing passion and customer focus to healthcare. In this role, you'll collaborate with our Clinical services staff to deliver outstanding patient services while maintaining a positive and flexible attitude, fostering a welcoming environment that prioritizes patient comfort and trust.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for patient visits by reviewing and updating patient records before face-to-face or Telehealth appointments, ensuring all recent test results and correspondence are up-to-date.
- Maintain exam rooms by cleaning and stocking them between patient visits, adhering to infection control standards.
- Prepare patients for their visit and notify the physician or mid-level provider when they are ready to be seen.
- Conduct initial medical screenings by greeting patients, taking vital signs, and documenting basic medical history accurately.
- Assist physicians or mid-level providers during patient examinations.
- Ensure efficient use of time by restocking supplies, checking inventory, and keeping all areas clean and orderly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current, valid Certification of Medical Assistant.
- Current, valid CPR certification.
- Valid State Driver’s License preferred.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to take medical histories, understand instructions, and document information accurately with a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
- Beginner to intermediate computing and phone skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to various job duties and cross-train within other departments.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with diverse populations and cultural sensitivity.
- Knowledge of “Universal Precautions” and adherence to HIPAA standards.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish or other languages is a plus.