Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) performs patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician, RN, or LVN to support safe and appropriate patient care. The MA assists clinicians with minor medical and surgical procedures and performs clerical and administrative duties related to patient care. The position is located at 165 S Union Blvd, Lakewood, Colorado. The role requires demonstrating superior customer service, protecting patient health information in accordance with HIPAA, anticipating clinician needs, and supporting patients throughout their visits. Duties also include collecting and reporting vital signs and other pertinent information, performing procedures and medication administration as permitted by certification, handling phlebotomy and lab specimens, maintaining documentation and clinical areas, and completing related forms and tracking tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience.
- BLS certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting as a Medical Assistant or EMT.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Experience in primary care, internal medicine, or a specialty care setting such as pediatrics, pain management, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, oncology, senior care, OBGYN, or urgent care.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Willingness to travel to various OptumCare Colorado clinic locations as needed.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate communication and behavior that reflect a commitment to superior customer service, quality care, and concern for internal and external customers.
- Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information only in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Anticipate clinician needs and carry out orders.
- Check patients’ arrival status and escort them from the waiting area to exam rooms and, as needed, to ancillary services.
- Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to an RN, LVN, or clinician.
- Perform medical procedures and administer medications as appropriate for certification.
- Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain specimen logs as appropriate.
- Assist clinicians with procedures as requested.
- Ensure proper documentation of procedures.
- Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment.
- Complete or assist with forms, tracking, transport, and related tasks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
