Medical Assistant Wheat Ridge Family Practice

Intermountain Health•Wheat Ridge, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant supports the provider by gathering information relevant to a patient's visit and condition. The role involves clear communication with patients through telephone and in-person interactions and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to providing needed care.

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, 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.
Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely and accurately, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, transfer and assist with ambulating patients, and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to walk, stand in a stationary position for extended periods, and navigate crowded rooms.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the provider, under the direction of the clinician, by gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition.
Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information of patients, members, and caregivers.
Document patient care and access needed information using computers and relevant systems.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation, and transport supplies and equipment as needed.