Open Rank Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty Medicine, Highlands Ranch

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

7d•$44,116 - $55,846•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The role facilitates clinic workflow, assists patients, and supports the safe, seamless delivery of care. This position is part of Community Practice Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and is based onsite in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The position may be filled at the Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant level. The University describes Community Practice Medicine as a growing team with clinics across a range of locations and specialty areas. The University offers a benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options, disability, life and vision insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, a tuition benefit, and reduced-rate transit service. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on its level.

Requirements

For Medical Assistant level: completion of an accredited medical assistant program or one year of medical assistant work experience.
For Certified Medical Assistant level: completion of an accredited medical assistant program, one year of medical assistant work experience, and current CMA certification (for example, AAMA or NCCT).
A combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; sponsorship or employment authorization will not be provided now or in the future.
Must be able to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Strong organizational and personal skills.
Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills.
Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 procedures.
Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.
Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures.
Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
Ability to accurately take and record vital signs.
Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MS Office.
Experience with EPIC.
Experience with Kronos.
Experience with HealthStream.

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain and record vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care.
Process and record telephone messages in patient medical records according to policy.
Assist in preparing prescription refills for providers according to policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality in written and verbal communications.
Communicate effectively and attentively during every patient encounter.
Verify that patients understand the purpose of their visit.
Document all care provided and procedures performed in the patient’s medical record.