Medical Assistant - Support Staff

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant – Clinical Support position plays a critical role in supporting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty and staff. This position provides an essential role for our patients care by collecting vital signs, collecting lab specimens via venipuncture, administering vaccines, assisting medical providers with patient care/procedures, and responding to medical emergencies as part of the emergency response team. Also performs vital duties with EKGs, lab testing procedures, medication dispensing, and taking X-rays.

Requirements

Previous experience as a certified Medical Assistant (MA), certified Radiology Technologist (RT), certified Phlebotomist or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, stoop, bend, be able to physically move patients if needed and perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

Limited scope radiology certificate
Current Radiology certificate
Previous experience using electronic medical records system
Patient screening/triage experience
Previous experience performing blood draws

Responsibilities

Screen patients, perform laboratory functions, dispense medication from outlet, special procedures and other clinical duties as assigned.
Documents all patient care using electronic medical records system.
Records current medications, labs, procedures and patient history including immunization and insurance records using electronic records system.
Communicates patient requests and follow up actions with health care staff utilizing electronic task manager.
Reviews health records/immunizations and recommends action based on clinical protocol, CDC, ACIP, HIPAA and State of Colorado Statute.
Administers vaccine, collects vital signs, collecting lab specimens, renders emergency treatment based on scope of practice under clinical protocol and in consultation with a precepting medical provider.
Assists medical providers with patient care, performing intakes, including performing a variety of clinical services.
Responds to campus emergencies as part of the emergency response team.
Performs EKG’s, lab testing procedures, medication dispensing, patient education and triage of clinical needs.
If applicable, takes X-rays within their scope of practice.
Provides patient education in person and over the telephone.
Schedules appointments.
Interfaces with patients on behalf of the medical providers relaying a variety of clinical content as requested.
Maintains equipment to high standards to ensure patient safety.
Provides exceptional customer service to all students, faculty and staff of the Auraria Campus.
Provides support for Auraria Immunizations and when back up is needed in other areas of the Health Center.