Medical Assistant - Arvada

OnPoint Medical Group • Arvada, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

OnPoint Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join OnPoint Family Medicine at Arvada. The back-office Medical Assistant supports physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in examining and treating patients. The role includes patient intake, accurate documentation in electronic medical records, assistance with examinations and treatments, upkeep of supplies and treatment rooms, and communication with patients and colleagues. The Medical Assistant also supports pre-visit planning, maintains required logs, monitors voicemail and electronic inbox messages, and provides front-office backup as needed. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of 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.
• Strong computer skills.
• Current BLS card.
• Ability to complete individual assigned tasks and contribute to clinic success.
• Ability to work well with people, display empathy appropriately, and actively listen and respond appropriately.
• Ability to regularly stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; occasionally walk, sit, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 25 pounds; and use close and distance vision and adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for visits by placing them in exam rooms, obtaining medical histories, and verifying their information.
• Document a complete and accurate set of vital signs.
• Populate electronic medical record sections accurately and promptly, including allergies, medications, vaccines, social history, and quality information.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatments, and perform point-of-care tests within the scope of skills, certifications, and state regulations.
• Maintain supplies in storage areas and exam rooms.
• Clean and disinfect treatment rooms after patient examinations.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Conduct business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, cooperative, sensitive, and respectful toward patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Complete pre-visit planning according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain required logs and perform 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.
• Back up the front office 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 with awareness of surroundings and audience.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Accurately maintain patient and provider medical records and complete assigned tasks in support of clinic operations.

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.
• Eligibility for 401(k) 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