Medical Assistant Heart and Vascular

Intermountain Health•Denver, CO

2d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant provides care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting, including patients with acute and chronic needs. The role supports the clinical team and involves clear communication with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists with gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to high-quality patient care. Attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to protect patient privacy and confidentiality are essential.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, or one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, to be obtained before the start date.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
Ability to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).
Ability to read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to handle complex and delicate equipment accurately, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, and transfer patients, including handling heavy items.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and moving supplies and equipment, including pushing or pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded and busy rooms and potentially stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, including during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: RMA (AMT), NCMA, CCMA, or CMA (AAMA).

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a clinician, assist with gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers, including Protected Health Information (PHI).
Support patient care activities, including documenting care, preparing medications, assisting with patient transfers and ambulation, and transporting patients or supplies as needed.