Medical Assistant- Psychiatric (S0078)

Axis Health System•Montrose, CO

10d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant - Psychiatric- Montrose Outpatient. Montrose, CO Position Summary: We are seeking a Medical Assistant who will provide clinical and administrative support to medical and/or psychiatric providers and their patients in an outpatient setting. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for preparing for patient visits, performing assigned clinical tasks, rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, performing point of care testing, assisting in minor procedures, fielding patient phone calls, obtaining prior authorizations and maintaining patient care supplies. The MA works with-in an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and may be assigned to work with primary care providers, psychiatric providers or both. QUALIFICATIONS: Our ideal candidate for our Medical Assistant position will maintain a High School Diploma/GED as well as 1 year as a Medical Assistant or clinical support position in a medical or behavioral health setting. Preferred experience: 3 years as a Medical Assistant and CMA [Certified Medical Assistant]. Salary: Starting pay is $20.00 and ranges up to $23.14 per hour and includes a $1.00 locale differential at our Pagosa Springs locations, as well as preferred experience and preferred education described above. Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) • Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 6% match • Short Term Disability Health Savings Account • Dental Flexible Spending Account • Vision Dependent Care Account • Pet Insurance Life Insurance • College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits • Personal Days Loan Repayment Programs • (9) Company Paid Holidays (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available. Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move 15 pounds up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have the ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employees must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic classifications and medications
High School Diploma/GED
1 year as a Medical Assistant or clinical support position in a medical or behavioral health setting
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

3 years as a Medical Assistant
CMA [Certified Medical Assistant]

Responsibilities

Preparing for patient visits
Performing assigned clinical tasks
Rooming patients
Obtaining and documenting vital signs
Performing point of care testing
Assisting in minor procedures
Fielding patient phone calls
Obtaining prior authorizations
Maintaining patient care supplies
Completes schedule and visit prep to anticipate provider and patient needs prior to visit
Rooms patients and obtain clinical information, such as medication list, allergies and patient concerns to facilitate clinic visit
Accurately measures and records vital signs (BP, HR, RR, height, weight)
Communicate with patients in person and via phone with a high level of customer service regarding medications, appointment reminders, test results and other questions, and documents communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Assists provider with staying on schedule, directs patient flow and room turn over and communicates with providers and patients/families when there are any delays
Accurately completes and records point of care testing, such as a Urine Drug Screen or A1C test
Administers medication and immunizations as instructed by the RN or medical provider
Cleans and disinfects exam tables, counters, equipment and medical devices per established infection control guidelines
Obtains prior authorizations for medications, and other supplies, tests or referrals when needed
Assembles equipment and supplies and prepares trays for minor procedures
Communicate diagnostic and laboratory results to patients as instructed by medical provider
Provides patient education as instructed by RN or medical provider
Facilitates tele-health visits, which may include a patient participating in a visit from home, or a patient coming into a clinic and meeting with an off-site medical provider

Benefits

Medical (HDHP or PPO)
Long Term Disability
401k offering up to 6% match
Short Term Disability
Health Savings Account
Dental
Flexible Spending Account
Vision
Dependent Care Account
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
College Invest plans
Annual Wellness Benefits
Personal Days
Loan Repayment Programs
(9) Company Paid Holidays
(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment
On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available