Medical Assistant MA Family Medicine Greeley

Banner Health

1d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care and direct patient care. The role is based at Banner Health’s family medicine clinic in Greeley and will support Internal/Family Medicine and Pediatrics. Initially, the position will be primarily administrative, with the possibility of working with a provider in the future. Duties include preparing patients for examinations, coordinating care, providing clinical and clerical support, and helping maintain a clean and functional clinical environment. The position works under the direct supervision of providers and interacts with patients, families, staff, clinicians, and external health care contacts. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in four 10-hour shifts, with Thursdays off. Some Saturdays are required. The clinic is located at 2001 70th Ave, Suite 300, Greeley, Colorado. A $1,000 hire-on bonus is offered to external candidates; the recruiter will discuss schedule and bonus details during the interview.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Completion of a Banner-approved medical assistant training program that meets state-defined regulations.
Active Medical Assistant certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
BLS certification required upon hire.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores as appropriate; report changes in patient condition to clinicians.
Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, potentially including blood pressure, respiration and heart rate/pulse, temperature, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and EKGs; chaperone as needed and follow universal precautions and PPE requirements.
Prioritize patient flow through the clinical process.
Coordinate and manage patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling for clinic, hospital, and ancillary treatments and tests.
Communicate test results to patients and serve as a resource to clinicians in support of patient care.
Administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed, when applicable.
Provide clerical support for patient notifications and documentation, including maintaining complete medical records and supplying accurate billing information for patient encounters.
Maintain a clean, functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas; follow sterilization procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and OSHA guidelines for hazardous substances.
Perform basic equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs.
Order supplies as directed and stock patient care areas; handle medication-related tasks such as expired medications, equipment, and recalls.
Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers and demonstrate service orientation and teamwork.
Complete required onboarding and orientation activities, including simulation training as needed or directed.
Prioritize information from multiple sources to support responses to changes in patient and family health status.