Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
St. Anthony Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center in Lakewood, Colorado, provides a full range of medical specialties and healthcare services. The hospital has received numerous awards and certifications, including Magnet designation in 2023. Certified Medical Assistants are crucial for delivering whole-person care and are highly valued team members. The hospital offers a Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder for growth and development and has established an MA Apprenticeship program. This position involves supporting the healthcare team and patient/family by facilitating communication and collaboration to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The role promotes optimal health, well-being, and safety in accordance with patient care standards and state medical practice acts. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks as directed by a healthcare provider, assisting with front office duties and scheduling, and maintaining accurate chart documentation and medical records. MAs are also expected to engage in personal and professional growth through in-service presentations and seminars, demonstrating accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D., required
- Medical Assistant certification or registration from approved organization, required (American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT))
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, required
Responsibilities
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient
- 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 State Medical Practice Act
- Perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider in accordance with our Physician Group Scope of Practice
- Assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments
- Responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance
- Attend / conduct in-service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth
- Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values
Benefits
- Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder to support growth and development
- MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college to educate and prepare future MAs for success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
