Medical Assistant

Intermountain Health • Wheat Ridge, CO • 3w ago

Job Description:

A Medical assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. A Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant will provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient's visit and condition.

Responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

The Medical Assistant will work with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to detail and follow through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.

The Medical Assistant will demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting skills as well as have experience providing care in an ambulatory setting.

Skills

Professional etiquette and communication.

Collaboration / Teamwork

Confidentiality

Customer service

Resolving patient needs

Computer literacy

Time management

Critical thinking/situational awareness

Patient Care

Reading

Typing

Manual Dexterity

Life Support

Information Collection

Accountability

Minimum Qualifications

Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to the start date.

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license

Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.

Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.

Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.

Preferred Qualifications

Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.

Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

Location:

Lutheran Clinic

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.97 - $29.74

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