Medical Assistant-LAKEWOOD
Job Description
Job Description
Medical Assistant -LAKEWOOD
At Colorado Kidney Care, we provide the highest quality, most comprehensive and up-to-date care for our patients. Our employees are talented, passionate health care professionals who know how to provide excellent patient care and customer service.
We look for people who have a strong work ethic with a positive outlook and team-work attitude.
The ideal candidate must possess excellent computer skills as we are an electronic medical records based practice. Qualified candidate must have completed a certified Medical Assistant education program and have a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
This is a position for the LAKEWOOD office. The work week is Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm with some Flexible schedule options to include a 4x10s.
This position will remain open until filled.
We offer excellent benefits, generous paid time off plan and highly competitive pay, starting at $21 - $23 per hour commensurate with experience.
Bi-lingual pay may be offered. Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening and background check.
Responsibilities and Duties :
- Greet patients and perform Check-in and Check-out procedures in an accurate and timely manner
- Room patients, process urine specimens, and take vitals
- Process patient payments and perform billing payment entry
- Prepare payment batches and maintain accurate office money and cash transactions
- Schedule patient appointments
- Perform medication, test and procedure authorizations
- Distribute notes and information to outside providers / entities when needed
- Prepare for patient office visits and prepare lab work in patient charts
- Maintain appointment waitlist and schedule waitlist appointments whenever possible
- Scan and attach patient medical records and administrative documents in EMR
- Utilize and maintain office communication through Outlook, calendars and task reminder
- Review and process incoming faxes, and flow labs that are not electronically sent
- Make patient reminder calls for lab work two weeks prior to patient appointments
- Cross coverage of other duties as needed & other duties as assigned
Essential Skills and Experience :
- Completion of a certified Medical Assistant education program and have a minimum of two years of relevant MA experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Professionalism in appearance, behavior, and communication
- Expected to communicate in a precise and clear manner, verbally and in writing
- Works with others in a cooperative and supportive manner
- Displays patience and compassion in all patient interactions
- Ability to effectively multitask in a fast paced environment
- Possess an intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to navigate the internet proficiently
- Proficient with general math skills
- Expected to function at a high level of efficiency without constant supervision and also work as part of a team
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good MVR
Benefits :
We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including :
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401K Plan
- Holiday pay and generous paid time-off plan
Education Benefit