Medical Assistant -Wheat Ridge CO

Local Candidates only Pay range (USD)17 - (USD)22 Temp to Hire position

The ideal candidate for this position must be flexible and have reliable transportation. Most days the job will be the Wheat Ridge location.

Tuesdays and Thursdays will be half days at the Denver Endo clinic located at 1960 Ogden St Unit 120, Denver, CO 80218. Looking for a long term hire.

Looking for candidates that may have endo experience, are comfortable with and have an understanding reviewing lab test results and discussing with patients and doctors, feels comfortable with administrative duties such as talking with insurance companies about insulin orders and insurance verification.

Hiring manager would like to see candidates that have worked in positions longer than a year.

Under the direction of a health care provider, the Medical Assistant will assist in providing care to patients while promoting safety and wellbeing for the population served.

Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

The Medical Assistant adheres to all applicable state and federal laws, regulatory agencies, and quality performance guidelines.

1. Performs general administrative and patient care tasks in accordance with the Scope of Practice, and other established policies and procedures.

2. Possesses the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi- disciplinary care team.

3. Greets and prepare patients for the health care provider while maintaining a positive and caring attitude.

4. Attentive to patient’s needs, coordinates care, administers care, and documents appropriately.

5. Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by observing HIPAA regulations

6. Obtain and record patient information; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint, etc.

7. Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

8. May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

9. Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s, hearing and vision screens.

10. Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to ensure completion of testing.

11. Communicates test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Provider.

12. Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

13. Prepares, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

14. Administers ordered medications and / or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and / or inhalant administration.

15. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and / or concerns to the practice manager and / or healthcare provider(s).

16. Ensures safety checklists / quality controls are completed as required.

17. Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.

18. Promotes mission, vision, and values of , and abides by service behavior standards.

19. Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and / or ability required.

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

1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

2. Able to understand and apply information, policies, procedures and skills required by the position.

3. Possess knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.

4. Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in providing safe, quality patient care.

5. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures as well as medical equipment and instruments used in administering patient care.

6. Proficiency utilizing various computer software programs, ie : Microsoft Office Suite,

Electronic Health Records, as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.