Medical Assistant - Outpatient

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

27d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the medical team with a combination of basic administrative and clinical duties in a fast-paced environment. Provide accurate and timely information, service, and assistance to ensure a seamless experience for both the SummitStone clients and providers. Often the first party our clients interact with, this role is responsible for creating a calm, welcoming, and safe environment where healing can happen.

Requirements

• Valid and current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in a behavioral health care setting.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Proficiency with data entry, transcription, and dictation.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records.
• EMT-Basic with IV certification EMT-Intermediate or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or
• Medical Support Technician or
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP), or Colorado Medication Aide Certificate if not part of licensure required

Nice To Haves

• More than three years of experience in related client care settings preferred
• Experience working in an acute care or walk-in clinic setting preferred.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care by providing prescribed medical treatment, implementing medical support services, and performing various clinical and administrative duties.
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed. Gather, monitor, and record patient symptoms, history, and changes in their conditions.
• Performs standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vital signs, or collecting lab samples.
• Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments and managing patient flow, answering phones, recording, and updating medical histories, contact information, and verifying patient information.
• Coordinate, consult, and problem solve behavioral health care and intervention with interdisciplinary team members and providers.
• Consistently and independently follow established safety procedures. Report any medical or medication errors by the end of shift.
• Perform all duties including and not limited to providing data collection, working at any site, educating clients, administering medications (per scope), taking vital signs, triaging clients by telephone/walk in, obtaining prior authorizations, performing medication refills, providing lab work, processing inventory, completing paperwork, and providing treatment follow-ups.
• Document and audit the medical record for all medically necessary client care to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

What This Job Offers

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