Medical Assistant Denver Orthopedics

Intermountain Health•Denver, CO

2d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting and communicates with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. At Intermountain Health, the Medical Assistant supports the clinical team and helps ensure patients receive care. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and requires attention to detail and follow-through. The position is based at the Denver Sports Medicine Clinic in Denver, Colorado, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $20.88–$31.09, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, to be obtained before the start date.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
Ability to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy and confidentiality, including Protected Health Information (PHI).
Ability to read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift and move patients and supplies, bend, carry equipment, walk, assist with patient transportation and ambulation, and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms and, at times, stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a clinician, assist the provider in gathering information relevant to a patient's visit and condition.
Communicate clearly with patients seeking care by telephone and in person.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers, including their Protected Health Information.
Document patient care and access needed information using computer systems.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and transport patients and supplies as needed.