Medical Assistant (MA) III

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

6d•$25 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant III functions as a clinic lead or assumes higher-level accountability as directed. Functions as a subject matter expert by providing support and guidance as needed by the medical team. To promote efficient, high-quality clinical practice by providing guidance through collaborating with the team to manage patient flow and communication. To deliver safe and appropriate patient care within the scope of practice and established policies and procedures, under the direct support and supervision of a licensed professional.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and successful graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Medical Assistant required.
CPR/BLS required.
Limited Scope preferred for specific clinics.

Nice To Haves

Experience at National Jewish Health preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs clinical and administrative skills as guided by competency validation and the Medical Assistant Ladder.
Monitors team assignments and prioritizes based on complexity and addresses issues within the scope of practice.
Alerts physician and nursing staff of urgent patient issues.
May be first point of contact for escalated patient issues or complex patient relations.
Participate in and collaborate with medical team to provide high-quality and safe patient care.
Responsible for successful completion of tasks associated in handoff communication from provider.
Responsible to complete appropriate order entry within scope of practice and competency validation.
May provide back up support for back office Medical Assistants in all patient care areas.
Responsible to represent department by participating in and may function as a reviewer in committees, boards, skills review, skills lab, candidate interviews and special projects as assigned.
Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
Be well-groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.