Medical Assistant - Primary Care (0007G)

Axis Health System•Cortez, CO

3d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Medical Assistant - Primary Care- Cortez Integrated Healthcare and Dove Creek Integrated Healthcare – Cortez/Dove Creek, CO Position Summary: We are seeking a Medical Assistant who will provide clinical and administrative support to medical and/or psychiatric providers and their patients in an outpatient setting. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for preparing for patient visits, performing assigned clinical tasks, rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, performing point of care testing, assisting in minor procedures, fielding patient phone calls, obtaining prior authorizations and maintaining patient care supplies. The MA works with-in an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and may be assigned to work with primary care providers, psychiatric providers or both. Travel: Is position requires travel 2 days a week to work at our Dove Creek Integrated Healthcare location.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1 year as a Medical Assistant or clinical support position in a medical setting.
Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic classifications and medications.

Nice To Haves

3 years as a Medical Assistant
CMA [Certified Medical Assistant]

Responsibilities

Preparing for patient visits
Performing assigned clinical tasks
Rooming patients
Obtaining and documenting vital signs
Performing point of care testing
Assisting in minor procedures
Fielding patient phone calls
Obtaining prior authorizations
Maintaining patient care supplies
Completes schedule and visit prep to anticipate provider and patient needs prior to visit.
Rooms patients and obtain clinical information, such as medication list, allergies and patient concerns to facilitate clinic visit.
Accurately measures and records vital signs (BP, HR, RR, height, weight).
Communicate with patients in person and via phone with a high level of customer service regarding medications, appointment reminders, test results and other questions, and documents communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assists provider with staying on schedule, directs patient flow and room turn over and communicates with providers and patients/families when there are any delays.
Accurately completes and records point of care testing, such as a Urine Drug Screen or A1C test.
Administers medication and immunizations as instructed by the RN or medical provider.
Cleans and disinfects exam tables, counters, equipment and medical devices per established infection control guidelines.
Obtains prior authorizations for medications, and other supplies, tests or referrals when needed.
Assembles equipment and supplies and prepares trays for minor procedures.
Communicate diagnostic and laboratory results to patients as instructed by medical provider.
Provides patient education as instructed by RN or medical provider.
Facilitates tele-health visits, which may include a patient participating in a visit from home, or a patient coming into a clinic and meeting with an off-site medical provider.
Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency.
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
BLS certification required
De-escalation training within 90 days.