Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Longmont, CO

45d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

At Longmont United Hospital (LUH), we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. As a Planetree Designated® Hospital, staff members adhere to the highest possible standards and Healthgrades ranks us as one of the Top Hospitals in the Nation for Patient Experience. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of staff and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education. Longmont, CO, is home to 2,000+ acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the 4 th most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal), you’ll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer. Job Summary and Responsibilities Our Medical Assistants (MAs) are highly-valued team members with an important voice in this organization. Our MAs, in partnership with clinic staff and operations, created a structured approach to a more effective, efficient work day with appropriate workloads and a clearer path for professional development. In addition, we've also established one of the first-ever MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college to educate and prepare future MAs for success. As a Medical Assistant you will: Assume a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. Promote the optimal health, wellbeing and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the delegation of medical services as defined by State Medical Practice Act. May perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider in accordance with our Health Physician Group Scope of Practice. May assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments. Responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance. Attend in?service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship?based care, organizational mission, and core values. Medical Assistants are essential to delivering whole person care to our patients. We offer a Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder to support growth and development within the system. In Colorado, the Pay Ranges Begin at $20.00 for Non-Certified Medical Assistants and $21.25 for Certified Medical Assistants.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, required
• High School Diploma or G.E.D., required

Responsibilities

• Assume a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Promote the optimal health, wellbeing and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the delegation of medical services as defined by State Medical Practice Act.
• May perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider in accordance with our Health Physician Group Scope of Practice.
• May assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments.
• Responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance.
• Attend in?service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship?based care, organizational mission, and core values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED