Medical Assistant - Acute care

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

63d • $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.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Support Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• 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