Medical Assistant - Columbine Family Practice

OnPoint Medical Group • Highlands Ranch, CO

5d • $21 - $27

About The Position

OnPoint Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for Columbine Family Practice. The back-office Medical Assistant supports physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in examining and treating patients. The role includes preparing patients for visits, documenting clinical information, assisting with examinations and tests, maintaining clinical areas and supplies, and supporting patient communications and front-office operations when needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent work experience.
• Maintain certifications according to state guidelines.
• Some Medical Assistant experience.
• Current BLS card.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is strongly preferred.
• Electronic medical record experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in family practice or pediatrics.
• Experience with the Athenahealth practice management system.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, place them in exam rooms, obtain medical histories, and verify patient information.
• Document a complete and accurate set of vital signs.
• Enter and maintain information in all applicable sections of the electronic medical record, including allergies, medications, vaccines, social history, and quality tabs.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment, and perform point-of-care tests appropriate to training, certifications, and state regulations.
• Maintain supplies in storage areas and exam rooms.
• Clean and disinfect treatment rooms after examinations and follow safety, security, health, and legal standards.
• Provide attentive, cooperative, sensitive, and respectful service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Complete pre-visit planning according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain required logs and checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, and oxygen.
• Check and address voicemails multiple times during the workday.
• Address electronic medical record inbox messages for providers, provider staff, and self.
• Provide front-office backup as needed, including check-in, check-out, appointment scheduling, and answering phones.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors supporting the practice.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for internal and external systems.
• Communicate appropriately while remaining aware of surroundings and audience.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Complete assigned tasks and contribute to clinic operations; listen actively, respond appropriately, demonstrate empathy, and maintain accurate patient records.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options for employees and dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and qualified dependents.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• AFLAC plans.
• Flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, with a 4% match that vests immediately.
• Paid time off earned.

What This Job Offers

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