Medical Assistant

Vivent Health•Denver, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Medical Assistant assists in providing health care to patients in the Vivent Health Medical Clinic. In addition, the Medical Assistant provides valuable input for day-to-day operations of the clinic. The Medical Assistant is a key member of the medical staff and supports the delivery of the highest quality health care to Medical Clinic patients. Vivent Health is dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, making you a part of something bigger and enabling you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. The organization emphasizes equity practices, professional growth, and collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated HIV care and prevention model.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Working knowledge of English/Spanish languages (bilingual) is required.
Certified Medical Assistant.
Basic Life Saving certification.
One year or greater experience in phlebotomy.
Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions.
Effective and practical organizational skills.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
Exemplary customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to do detail-oriented work in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work with a diverse population.

Nice To Haves

HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.
Provide direct patient care including rooming patients, documentation of vital signs, administering vaccinations, updating health maintenance, performing ECGs and other routine clinic functions.
Provide phlebotomy services as needed.
Process and documents patient specialty care referrals as needed.
Abstracts outside laboratory results into the electronic medical record as needed.
Document as required in the medical record.
Order routine medical supplies.
Monitor/distribute faxes.
Stock and maintain exam rooms.
Ensure all clinic medical equipment is kept in good working order.
Monitor expiration dates and routine control checks for all clinic equipment and tests.
Participate in continuous Quality Improvement activities.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Other duties as assigned.
Adherence to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.