Medical Assistant (MA) - PRN
National Jewish Health · Denver, CO · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$20.69–$27.36/hrVolunteer
Position Summary
The Ambulatory Medical Assistant (MA) supports clinical operations by facilitating patient flow, delivering care, and maintaining clinic efficiency.
Essential Duties
- Patient Intake and Documentation: Room patients, gather health information, and document in EHR.
- Assist Providers: Collaborate during exams and procedures, ensure supplies are ready.
- Specimen Collection: Prepare and label lab specimens, adhere to protocols.
- Education: Provide patients with treatment instructions and coordinate care.
- In-Basket Messaging: Manage and respond to clinic communications.
- Equipment and Room Maintenance: Keep exam rooms clean and restock supplies.
- Administrative Support: Handle referrals, manage records, and perform other clerical duties.
Competencies
- Accountability: Accepts responsibility, maintains high standards, and inspires others.
- Attention to Detail: Considers all aspects of tasks, accurately checks processes, and treats others respectfully.
- Collaboration/Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others, treats others with dignity, and values contributions.
- Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveys information through various media, engages audiences, and motivates others.
- Initiative: Takes prompt action, takes initiative, and modifies behavior to accommodate tasks.
- Impact and Influence: Uses interpersonal styles to gain acceptance, modifies behavior to influence others, and creates goodwill.
- Patience and Empathy: Meets patient needs, ensures patient safety, and resolves difficult situations.
Core Values
- Availability: Works scheduled hours and reports on time.
- Teamwork: Accepts supervision, works well with others, and follows policies.
- Professionalism: Maintains appearance, complies with policies, and wears ID badge.
- Compliance: Adheres to safety policies, regulatory requirements, and completes training.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program or EMT program.
- Experience: No prior experience required; relevant clinical or patient-facing experience preferred.
- Training/Certification: CPR/BLS certification required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans, HSA, FSA, and PTO accruals.
- Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
- Wellness Incentives: Up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and other employees.
- Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
- Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
- Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plan.
- Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.