Medical Assistant Cherry Creek Family Practice
About The Position
A Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role supports the clinical team and includes communicating with patients by telephone and in person. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists the provider in gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition. The position works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, with attention to detail and follow-through to help ensure patients receive needed care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 scheduled hours per week. The position is located at Cherry Creek Primary Care in Glendale, Colorado. The hourly range is $20.07–$28.59, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, or 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 collaborate with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
- Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.
- Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
- Manual dexterity to handle complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing.
- Ability to lift and move patients and supplies, bend, carry items, walk, and assist with patient transport; duties may involve heavy items.
- Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms and potentially stand in one position for an extended period.
- Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues, including during emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Computer literacy with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
- Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting.
- Under the direction of a clinician, assist the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
- Communicate clearly with patients by telephone and in person.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
- Protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information.
- Document patient care and access needed information using a computer.
- Assist with transferring and ambulating patients, and transport patients and supplies or equipment as needed.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package intended to support well-being across physical, mental, and social dimensions; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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