Medical Assistant - Castle Pines Family Practice

OnPoint Medical Group • Castle Pines, CO

1d • $21 - $27

About The Position

OnPoint Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its physician-led network of primary and urgent care providers. The network coordinates physicians, nurses, specialists, labs, and medical records to provide accessible healthcare services to members and their families.

The back-office Medical Assistant assists a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with patient examinations and treatment. The role includes welcoming and preparing patients, documenting information in the electronic medical record, performing appropriate point-of-care tests, maintaining clinical supplies and rooms, and supporting safe, respectful, and coordinated clinic operations. The Medical Assistant may also provide front-office backup when needed. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent work experience.
• Maintain certifications in accordance with state guidelines.
• Some Medical Assistant experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Current BLS card.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Electronic medical record experience.
• One to three years of experience in Family or Pediatrics.
• Experience with the Athenahealth practice management system.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, place them in exam rooms, obtain medical histories, and verify patient information.
• Document a complete and accurate set of vital signs.
• Populate electronic medical record sections promptly and accurately, including allergies, medications, vaccines, social history, and the quality tab.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment, including performing point-of-care tests appropriate to skill level, certifications, and state regulations.
• Maintain supplies in storage areas and exam rooms.
• Disinfect and clean treatment rooms after patient examinations and follow procedures and legal regulations to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Interact with patients, visitors, and colleagues in an attentive, cooperative, sensitive, respectful, and service-oriented manner.
• Perform pre-visit planning according to standard operating procedure guidelines.
• Maintain logs and complete required 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.
• Provide front-office backup as needed, including check-in, check-out, appointment scheduling, and answering phones.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors that support 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 individual assigned tasks and contribute to the success of the clinic.
• Listen actively, respond appropriately, demonstrate empathy, and maintain accurate patient medical records.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options for employees and dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and qualified dependents.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• AFLAC plans.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Eligibility for a 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