Description

Northwest Colorado Health

Medical Assistant

General Statement of Duties:  In close cooperation with the provider, the Medical Assistant provides high quality care to patients.                                     

Supervision Received: Reports to the Integrated Practice Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Essential Functions: 

1.               Provides consistently high quality care to patients, evaluates the needs of the patients.

a.               Responds to client’s inquiries and performs a medical triage function.

b.               Provides Health related education to clients and their families including how to use glucose monitoring devices. 

c.               Assists in the provision of medications by educating clients and providers about the availabilities of reduced medication support programs. 

d.               Maintains a professional demeanor and customer service orientation to clients, peers, and providers.

2.               Able to effectively perform the tasks and procedures required of a Medical Assistant in a primary care clinic setting.

a.               Takes vitals, performs CLIA waived Laboratory test, takes and documents client’s history and chief complaint, assists the provider with minor surgical procedures, follows up on the providers’ discharge orders. Performs phlebotomy services and processes specimens for send out.

3.               Prepares a client’s medical records for a provider visit by documenting clearly and correctly, assures that the right forms are in the medical record anticipating the needs of the visit.

This description of responsibilities is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting each responsibility.  Additional responsibilities may be added, as appropriate.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.  Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an approved educational program for Medical Assisting required (provided by agency).   

Experience: One year of experience in an ambulatory health care setting preferred.      Proven Competency in the Performance of Point of Care tests preferred.

Requirements:

1.               If car is used, must provide proof of adequate insurance totaling at least $300,000 and valid state driver’s license.

2.               Current CPR certification. 

3.               Proven Competency in the Performance of Point of Care tests.

Skills:

1.               Psychomotor skills to provide care, including daily and repetitive pinching, grasping, and manipulating; hearing adequate to take vital signs accurately.

2.               Daily standing, squatting, walking, bending, and maneuvering in various settings (clinics, schools, work sites) which are not barrier free.

Abilities:

1.               Ability to communicate effectively with community members, physicians, and other health professionals, verbally and in writing.

2.               Ability to perform certain screening tasks.

3.               Ability to understand and communicate information about women’s health services. 

Working Conditions:

1.               Work environment may vary as services are provided in various environments.  Lighting, acoustics, air quality, temperature, and environmental hazards are not predictable.

2.               This position has been classified as Patient-Facing, a position in which the incumbent could reasonably be expected to routinely interact with patients and/or patient family members. Employees in Patient-Facing positions are exposed to healthcare conditions that may require additional training, immunizations, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.  Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Summary

Our community is thriving! We are expanding and looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team. Northwest Colorado Health is seeking a Full-Time, 32 hours/week Medical Assistant with the passion and skills to deliver high quality integrated healthcare. We have been providing primary healthcare to residents since 2008. Today, you will join a healthcare organization and a staff of 11 providers at four locations, delivering primary medical, dental and behavioral health care to more than 5,500 patients. You will be welcomed into our caring environment to serve the community in which we live. 

We aim to provide a consistently positive work experience and work to inspire every individual to achieve their full potential. Our Medical Assistant’s help meet patients’ needs and ensure they have a positive patient experience. Every day you will leave Northwest Colorado Health knowing that you have made a positive difference.

We offer flexible year-round positions with insurance benefits, retirement plan, clinical differentials, merchant ski passes, and more! 

The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Colorado to disclose the following information.

Compensation: The salary range for this position located in Moffat and Routt counties is $19.51 to $31.67/hour. 

The rate listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Additional benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), life, disability, and accident insurance, 403(b) plan, paid holidays and shift incentives. EOE.

If we sound like the kind of dynamic, caring organization that meets your expectations, we invite you to apply today.