Open Rank Medical Assistant – Department of Psychiatry
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) administers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments under the direction of a physician or other healthcare provider. The role supports clinic workflow, assists patients, and helps ensure safe, seamless care. TMS is an interventional psychiatric treatment using brain stimulation devices. Employees will be trained and certified to use the TMS machine and administer on-site treatments for psychiatric disorders, including treatment-resistant major depressive disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. This position is with Community Practice Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. It is an onsite role in Aurora, Colorado, and may require travel to alternate locations as assigned. The position is open at the Medical Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant levels.
Requirements
- For the Medical Assistant level: completion of an accredited medical assistant program or one year of medical assistant work experience.
- For the Certified Medical Assistant level: completion of an accredited medical assistant program, one year of medical assistant work experience, and current CMA certification (e.g., AAMA or NCCT).
- A combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute year for year for the stated qualifications.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, or healthcare provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
- Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
- Must be able to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
- Strong organizational and personal skills.
- Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills.
- Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 procedures.
- Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.
- Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures.
- Ability to safely administer treatments and medications as directed.
- Ability to use equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
- Ability to accurately take and record vital signs and reconcile patient medications.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards, identify problems, and recommend solutions.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MS Office.
- Experience with EPIC.
- Experience with Kronos.
- Experience with HealthStream.
Responsibilities
- Administer TMS treatments under the direction of a physician or other healthcare provider.
- Room patients and obtain and record vital signs, patient history, and reasons for seeking care.
- Process and record telephone messages in patient medical records according to policy.
- Assist providers in preparing prescription refills according to policy.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in written and verbal communications.
- Communicate effectively and attentively during every patient encounter.
- Verify that patients understand the purpose of their visit.
- Document all care provided and procedures performed in the patient’s medical record.
- Support clinic workflow and help facilitate safe, seamless patient care.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Multiple dental plan options.
- Disability, life, and vision insurance.
- Retirement 401(a) plan with an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay.
- Paid time off accruals.
- 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
- 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
- 15 holiday days per year.
- Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through the ECO Pass.
- Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
