Medical Assistant

MOUNTAIN VIEW PAIN CENTER•Greeley, CO

54d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Serves as support personnel following regulations for the practice of Medical Assistants including assisting with patient admissions, patient procedures, care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation, discharging patients, chart preparation, medical records, assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Completion of Medical Assistant certification program.
Current BLS.
All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.
Above average communication skills.
Professional attitude.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care within the scope of practice and under the supervision of a nurse.
Aseptic and sterile technique.
Maintains knowledge of current technical practice.
Computer, printer, copier, telephone and fax.
All standard admitting supplies and equipment.
Standard medical supplies used within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Assisting with patient admissions
Assisting with patient procedures
Care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation
Discharging patients
Chart preparation
Medical records
Assisting providers and other personnel as needed
Assists with rooming, changing and dressing, transport and patient movement within the facility.
Starts IV, per physician order, under the supervision of an RN.
Discharge IV prior to discharge from the facility.
Participates in medical records QAPI.
Coordinates patient care with other team members.
Keeps work areas clean, tidy and properly stocked, free of soiled equipment and supplies.
Reports abnormal or unexpected outcomes or observations to RN and/or physician.
Collects and records pertinent patient data (vital signs, NPO status, medical history, etc.) as instructed.
Assists provider with procedures as directed.
Transports patients to and from the facility.
Assists with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge.
Assists with OR turnover.
Cleans, restocks supplies as assigned.