Medical Assistant | Primary Care | 10th Street

About the role

It starts with heart. As a Medical Assistant at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate, patient-focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career. You will make a difference every day.

As a Medical Assistant, you will work collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting. You will actively participate as a member of the health care team and perform assigned tasks in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health to meet the needs of each patient.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time.

Responsibilities

• Properly prepare the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Complete patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting and within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• Accurately administer and document unit dose medications/immunizations in accordance with clinic policy following successful training/competency.
• Perform EKGs and laboratory testing per CLIA license of the clinic following successful training/competency.
• Ensure documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, and concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• May function as provider scribe following successful training.
• Complete all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance/ordering as directed.
• Assist with scheduling follow-up care/appointments as ordered/directed.
• Distribute pre-printed/pre-approved patient education materials. Direct all patient questions to provider or RN.
• Function within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education – High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training program.
• Certification – Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) by one of the listed certifying bodies; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Any Medical Assistant hired after July 1, 2024 must hold one of the following national certifications upon hire:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Clinical Experience (preferred)
• 1+ years of Healthcare Experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Pay

Starting pay rate range: $20.45 – $23.51 per hour (determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant).

UP TO $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

Schedule

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work – exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67–100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34–66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force seldom to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.