Medical Assistant - South Denver OBGYN, Littleton

OnPoint Medical Group • Littleton, CO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

OnPoint Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join South Denver OBGYN in Littleton. The organization is a physician-led network of primary and urgent care providers focused on expanding access to quality, coordinated, and affordable healthcare. The back-office Medical Assistant supports physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in examining and treating patients. The position also provides front-office coverage when needed and contributes to a safe, respectful, service-oriented clinic environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent work experience.
• Maintain certifications according to state guidelines.
• Some Medical Assistant experience.
• Current BLS card.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to complete assigned work and contribute to clinic operations.
• Ability to work well with people and demonstrate empathy appropriately.
• Ability to actively listen and respond appropriately.
• Ability to accurately maintain medical records.
• Physical ability to regularly stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; occasionally walk, sit, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 25 pounds.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is strongly preferred.
• Electronic medical record experience preferred.
• One to three years of experience in family medicine or pediatrics.
• Experience with the Athenahealth practice management system.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, place them in exam rooms, obtain medical histories, and verify patient information.
• Record a complete and accurate set of vital signs.
• Populate sections of the electronic medical record accurately and promptly, including allergies, medications, vaccines, social history, and quality information.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment, including performing point-of-care tests appropriate to the employee’s skill level, certifications, and state regulations.
• Maintain supplies in storage areas and exam rooms.
• Clean and disinfect treatment rooms after patient examinations.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following established standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Interact with patients, visitors, and colleagues in an attentive, cooperative, sensitive, and respectful manner.
• Complete pre-visit planning according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain required logs and checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, and oxygen.
• Check and address voicemails multiple times during the workday.
• Address electronic medical record inbox messages for providers, provider staff, and self.
• Back up front-office operations as needed, including check-in, check-out, appointment scheduling, and answering phones.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors supporting the practice.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for internal and external systems.
• Communicate appropriately while remaining aware of surroundings and audience.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Complete assigned tasks and contribute to the success of the clinic.
• Listen actively, respond appropriately, and maintain accurate patient and provider medical records.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options for employees and dependents.
• Dental insurance for employees and qualified dependents.
• Vision insurance for employees and qualified dependents.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• AFLAC plans.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• Eligible for 401(k) after six months of employment, with a 4% match that vests immediately.
• Paid time off earned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED