Nursing - Medical Asst I

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) works within a multi-disciplinary health care team performing medical and mental health support. MA’s work within the care team to provide patient care and perform administrative and laboratory duties in support of clinic and providers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification in basic life support (CPR).
Sound critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Consistently superb customer service skills; excellent interpersonal/assertive communications skills demonstrating a high degree of emotional intelligence.
Knowledge of homeless issues and demonstrated sensitivity to and a desire to work with underserved populations.
Ability to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and effectively interface with internal and external customers.
Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors in a safe, effective, and respectful manner.
Sensitivity in working with at-risk families and individuals who are homeless.
Skill in operating office equipment, computers, and telephones.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Able to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or prior training or experience as an Emergency Medical Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides for the safe delivery of patient care, in routine and emergency situations, within the scope of education and training, such as taking vital signs, and performing patient assessments.
Communicates significant clinic information to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
Maintains a professional and confidential work environment.
Collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care teams including but not limited to medical assistants, primary care medical providers, behavioral health providers, psychiatric providers, peer specialists, dental assistants and hygienists, pharmacists, patient navigators, case managers, client access representatives, inventory and lab coordinators, and nurse educator.
Maintains EHR core competencies as evidenced by: Records all vital signs into NextGen which include BP, P, T, R, Height, Weight, smoking status and possibly finger stick for glucose level and peak flow if patient’s chronic medical lists indicate that these are appropriate according to patient’s diagnosis.
Records all patient visits electronically into NextGen, ensuring that they include the PMH, PSH, FH, Social History, and allergies.
Uses the Inbox to manage tasks.
Uses the Telephone Template to help record communications regarding a patient.
Submits appropriate submissions to billing.
Ability to enter immunizations into NextGen.
Ability to scan documents into appropriate section of patient chart in NextGen.
Proficient at using the EPM (Electronic Practice Management) system as demonstrated by: Ability to register patients in EPM. Ability to check patients in for appointment using the EPM. Ability to make an appointment for a patient using the EPM.
Ability to perform check-ins for all patients and work closely with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to achieve efficient patient flow and effective use of clinic resources. Manages tasks and scanning as needed to have a complete and current chart.
Obtains specimens and performs laboratory tests including urinalysis, urine HCG, hematocrits, glucoses, etc.Performs venipuncture and prepares blood and other specimens accurately for transport to the central lab, and processes labs as needed after-hours or at satellite site.
Performs pulse oximetry, peak flow analysis, EKG, audioscope and other screening tests
Administers immunizations per clinic protocol including into the CIIS (Colorado Immunization Information System) database.
Contacts clients in need of follow-up for missed appointments or other chronic, complex care management outreach as requested.
Answers the patient assistance line live incoming calls & returns voicemails; handles all questions within MA-scope; transfers calls appropriately to other disciplines PRN.
Schedules appointments, X-rays, special studies, etc. upon request.
Sends and receives requests for disclosure of protected health information according to established procedures, ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Act and confidentiality laws.
Performs health record maintenance, including archiving, destruction, scanning and indexing of health information into health records according to established policies and protocols.