Medical Assistant/EMT - Acute care (Part Time)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant/EMT (Medical Support Technician) assists the medical team with basic administrative and clinical duties in a fast-paced environment. The role provides accurate, timely information and support to create a seamless experience for clients and providers. As often the first person clients interact with, the employee helps create a calm, welcoming, and safe environment that supports healing. This part-time position is based at SummitStone's Longview Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is scheduled for 16 hours per week: two 12-hour shifts one week and one shift the next, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $21.50–$25.80 per hour for a Certified Medical Assistant/EMT-B with IV certification, or $24.04–$28.85 per hour for an EMT-I/AEMT. Pay is based on relevant years of experience and other job-related factors. Shift differentials may apply at 24/7 locations and for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees must receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption and wear a mask during flu season. SummitStone provides reasonable accommodations during the application and selection process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a behavioral health care setting.
- Proficiency in medical terminology.
- Proficiency with data entry, transcription, and dictation.
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Records.
- Hold one active and valid credential: EMT-Basic with IV certification; EMT-Intermediate; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with Colorado Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP).
- Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and a clean driving record.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- More than three years of experience in related client care settings.
- Experience working in an acute care or walk-in clinic setting.
- Bilingual/bi-cultural qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Provide prescribed medical treatment, medical support services, and other clinical and administrative care.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and within scope.
- Gather, monitor, and document patient symptoms, histories, and changes in condition.
- Perform standard care procedures, including drawing blood, checking vital signs, and collecting lab samples.
- Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, answer phones, and record or update medical histories and contact information.
- Verify patient information.
- Coordinate, consult, and problem-solve behavioral health care and interventions with interdisciplinary team members and providers.
- Follow established safety procedures independently and consistently, and report medical or medication errors by the end of the shift.
- Collect data; work at any site; educate clients; triage clients by telephone or walk-in; obtain prior authorizations; process medication refills; provide lab work; process inventory; complete paperwork; and provide treatment follow-ups.
- Document and audit medical records for medically necessary client care to ensure continuity of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
