Medical Assistant - Float

Medical Assistant - Float

Summary

Title : Medical Assistant - Float

ID : 0822-FloatMA

Department Location : Multiple locations

Category : Nursing / Allied Health / Clinical Support

Description

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 20 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). Compensation (Pay) : $21.43 to $31.07 / per hour based on experience. Additional $2.00 shift differential included. A $1000 sign on bonus will be paid in the following manner : $300 payout upon 30 days of employment, $300 payout upon 90 days of employment, and $400 payout upon one year of employment

• Current employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Loyalty Bonus - $1200 upon 1 year of service and then a $300 payout for every additional 3 months worked. This applies to only FT employees. The amount will be prorated for PT employees.

Summary of Benefits :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD

403(b) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Perks Rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary : The Medical Assistant Float provides patient care under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider. Schedules appointments and performs the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, assists in questions, directs telephone calls, and other patient service duties. Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of provider, patient, and assigned area. The Medical Assistant contributes to the success of the clinic by ensuring the quality of care provided to the patient. This role requires flexibility as it involves working at multiple Peak Vista locations in Colorado Springs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to :

This is a float medical assistant position that is based at our Health Center at Printers Parkway but will have the opportunity to float to various Peak Vista locations in Colorado Springs.

Checks email and phone communication daily and responds to communications (email / phone messages) per Peak Vista policy

Schedules appointments and performs the necessary intake functions for arriving patients

Must complete MA competency skills check within 90 days of hire and all ongoing required competencies, trainings, and assessments

Required to work at other Peak Vista locations as requested

Orients / supports new staff as requested

As a Peak Vista healthcare team member assists in the coordination of providing quality patient care

Responsible for attending all required Peak Vista meetings

Actively promotes and participates in clinic team-based care model

Supports providers in the delivery of medical care, assisting with patient procedures as needed

Responsible for ensuring patient treatment areas are clean, organized, and follow Peak Vista safety and compliance standards

Employee demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the Compliance Plan and conflict of interest requirements. The employee enhances the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals

Other duties as assigned

Supervision Exercised : None

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Certification, Licensure :

Registered / Certified Medical Assistant; current CPR (BLS) certification required.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older to be an eligible driver on behalf of Peak Vista.

Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Must meet and maintain driver criteria as prescribed by Peak Vista’s insurance underwriter.

Work Experience :

Language Ability : Ability to effectively present patient information and respond to patient questions, under the direction of a licensed provider. Bilingual (Spanish) desired.

Math Ability : Demonstrates understanding of fundamental math and basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability : Demonstrates the ability to solve practical problems through utilization of critical thinking skills. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions communicated in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer knowledge, experience with use of electronic health records, internet, database software, and keyboard skills.

Work Environment : OSHA Risk Level / Work Environmental Hazards : This position has been categorized as OSHA Level 1. (See PVCHC's Exposure Control Plan for details).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands : Long periods of standing, moving, and sitting. Frequent bending and fine motor skills. Hearing within normal range for telephone use. Must be able to get from one clinic site to related locations. Looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. Must be able to support / lift 50 pounds.