Medical Assistant - Walk-In Clinic Canon

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Cañon City, CO

3d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant I for its Family Practice and Walk-In Clinic in Cañon City, Colorado. The role supports multidisciplinary care teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and contributes to Alternative Payment Model (APM) quality measures, including preventive care and chronic disease management. The Medical Assistant works under the supervision of the Department Director or Supervisor and provides clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers and patients across all age groups, from infants through geriatric populations. The position is based in a fast-paced outpatient clinical setting with frequent interaction among patients, providers, and care teams. Staff work in a warm, friendly environment where colleagues respect and learn from one another. The role may require travel between clinic sites, with travel listed as up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent).
Current Basic Life Support certificate.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and car insurance.
At least 1 year of clinical-setting experience; primary care or multispecialty experience is preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Strong computer skills and knowledge.
Ability to work independently and travel between clinic sites as needed.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with APMs, value-based care, or population-health initiatives.
Previous experience in a float position.
Two years of medical-office or healthcare experience.
Knowledge of billing and medical electronic records.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers.
Support front-office operations, including patient check-in and check-out.
Prepare patients for examinations; take vital signs, including manual blood pressure; conduct depression screenings; and document medical histories in the EHR.
Assist with procedures, CLIA-waived testing, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
Perform EKGs, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, minor wound care, and administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Collaborate with nurses, behavioral health specialists, care coordinators, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members to support comprehensive care.
Support APM quality initiatives by tracking and documenting measures such as immunizations, screenings, chronic disease follow-ups, and pre-visit planning.
Participate in team huddles, quality-improvement initiatives, and care-planning meetings.
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control standards.
Provide ordered medical services and clinical support appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients across the life cycle.
Coordinate and schedule diagnostic procedures, including X-rays, lab work, and other testing, and ensure timely communication with patients and providers.
Work with insurance companies to obtain pre-authorizations and verify coverage requirements for ordered services as needed.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and work effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including varied racial, ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Understand the complexities of substance use disorders and collaborate with the medical team to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.
Create a positive, respectful, and empathetic environment during patient interactions.
Support patients in their recovery journey and contribute to improved health outcomes and quality of life.
Adapt to workplace changes, take ownership of problems, use sound judgment, follow through, and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness.