Medical Assistant

Surgery Partners Careers•Durango, CO

About The Position

The Clinic Medical Assistant supports healthcare providers and clinical staff by performing clinical and administrative duties that promote efficient clinic operations and high-quality patient care. The role helps create a safe, organized, and compassionate environment for patients. The position reports to the Director, Outpatient Services and the Manager, Business Office. The posted hourly range is $18.75 to $27.46; overtime and bonuses are not guaranteed. Animas Surgical Hospital, founded in 2004 by local physicians, serves the Four Corners region. Its mission is to provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of. The hospital describes itself as a provider of surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine. The role includes patient preparation and support during procedures; recording vital signs, histories, and other patient information; performing basic clinical tasks within scope of practice; maintaining exam rooms; documenting care in electronic health records; scheduling appointments; supporting patient flow and front-desk operations; following infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines; and assisting with inventory and staff development activities. Employees must provide required vaccine records or evidence of immunity before their first scheduled workday. Animas Health is a drug-free workplace and conducts a pre-employment drug screen that includes marijuana. Work may involve exposure to chemicals, solvents, needles and sharps, blood and body fluids, infectious diseases and waste, radiation or radioactive materials and waste, and moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing or equipment may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Provide required vaccine records or evidence of immunity before the first scheduled workday, as specified in the posting.
Complete a pre-employment drug screen, which includes marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent), preferred or required per clinic policy.
One to two years of experience in a clinical or medical office setting.
Experience with EHR systems and basic clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during clinical procedures.
Take and accurately record vital signs, medical histories, and patient information.
Perform basic clinical tasks such as injections, specimen collection, and EKGs, as permitted by scope of practice.
Keep exam rooms clean, organized, and well stocked.
Document patient care in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Schedule patient appointments and assist with patient flow.
Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines.
Assist with front-desk tasks, including patient check-in and check-out.
Handle phone calls, messages, and patient inquiries as needed.
Support inventory management and ordering of medical supplies.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate the hospital's philosophy, mission, and values through words and actions and implement them in departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.