Certified Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery Clinic

CommonSpirit Health•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Certified Medical Assistant passionate about making a profound difference in the lives of patients undergoing neurosurgical care? Join our dedicated team where you'll be an essential partner in delivering compassionate, whole-person care within our specialized Neurosurgery Clinic. We understand the critical role MAs play in supporting our patients and physicians, and we've built a system that recognizes and elevates your expertise in this dynamic field. We offer a dedicated Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder designed to support your growth and development specifically within the intricate and high-stakes field of neurosurgery. This means opportunities to deepen your knowledge in pre-operative assessments, post-operative care, wound management, patient education regarding surgical procedures, and neurological monitoring relevant to conditions like brain tumors, spinal disorders, and vascular malformations. Our Medical Assistants are highly-valued team members with an important voice in shaping how we deliver neurosurgical care. Our MAs, in partnership with clinic staff and operations, have collaboratively created a structured approach to a more effective, efficient workday, ensuring appropriate workloads and a clearer path for professional development within our demanding specialty. We're committed to the future of medical assisting. We've established one of the first-ever MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college, actively educating and preparing the next generation of MAs for success, including specialized training to excel in clinics like ours. This position assumes a pivotal supportive role, with responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the neurosurgical healthcare team and the patient/family. You will be instrumental in identifying and meeting the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients navigating complex surgical interventions of the brain and spine. You will promote the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines, and the delegation of medical services as defined by the State Medical Practice Act.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D., required
Medical Assistant certification or registration from approved organization, required
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, required
Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following recognized certifying bodies: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Nice To Haves

Experience in neurosurgical care
Experience with pre-operative assessments
Experience with post-operative care
Experience with wound management
Experience with patient education regarding surgical procedures
Experience with neurological monitoring

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider within our Neurosurgery Group's Scope of Practice.
Assisting with specialized pre-operative and post-operative assessments.
Preparing patients for advanced imaging (MRI, CT) and other diagnostic procedures relevant to neurosurgical planning.
Providing comprehensive patient education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, pain management strategies post-surgery, and warning signs to monitor for.
Performing wound checks, dressing changes, and suture/staple removal as directed.
Managing and administering certain medications as directed.
Rooming patients, taking vital signs, and meticulously documenting patient histories, specifically noting neurological deficits, pain levels, and surgical site status.
Assist with front office duties, including scheduling consultations, follow-up appointments, pre-operative clearances, and post-operative imaging.
Responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance, ensuring all surgical findings, post-operative instructions, and patient communications are precisely recorded.
Actively attend and/or conduct in-service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth, with a focus on advancements and best practices in neurosurgical care.
Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values, especially in supporting patients and families through their critical surgical journey.