Medical Assistant - Castle Pines Family Practice

OnPoint Medical Group • Castle Pines, CO

16h

About The Position

OnPoint Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for Castle Pines Family Practice. The back-office Medical Assistant supports physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in examining and treating patients. OnPoint Medical Group is a physician-led network of primary and urgent care providers focused on expanding access to coordinated, quality healthcare.

The role includes patient intake and preparation, accurate vital-sign collection, timely electronic medical record documentation, and assistance with examinations and treatment. The Medical Assistant also maintains clinical supplies and a safe, clean work environment; completes pre-visit planning and required safety checks; responds to voicemails and electronic messages; and provides front-office backup when needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent work experience. Some Medical Assistant experience and a current BLS card are required. National CMA certification, EMR experience, and 1–3 years of experience in family practice or pediatrics are preferred. Athenahealth practice management system experience is also preferred.

The listed salary range is $21–$27 per hour. The job involves regular standing, handling and reaching, occasional walking, sitting, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally more than 25 pounds.

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.
• Current BLS card.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to perform the job’s physical duties, including regularly standing, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and talking or hearing; frequently lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally more than 25 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively with people, display empathy, actively listen, respond appropriately, and accurately maintain medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• EMR experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in family practice 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.
• Complete all applicable sections of the electronic medical record accurately and on time, including allergies, medications, vaccines, social history, and the quality tab.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment, including performing point-of-care tests within 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.
• Follow applicable standards, 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.
• Complete pre-visit planning according to standard operating procedure guidelines.
• Maintain required logs and perform checks, including refrigerator temperatures and checks of 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 when 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 with awareness of surroundings and audience.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Complete assigned tasks and contribute to clinic success; listen actively, respond appropriately, show empathy, and maintain accurate patient and provider 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.
• 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