Medical Assistant

Longmont United Hospital • Longmont, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Longmont United Hospital, Medical Assistants (MAs) are highly-valued team members who contribute significantly to patient care. The hospital emphasizes a holistic approach, treating the entire patient by leveraging the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. The work environment is characterized by a supportive team of employees and leaders who value self-care, flexibility, and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education. MAs, in partnership with clinic staff and operations, have collaboratively created a structured approach to ensure a more effective and efficient workday, with appropriate workloads and a clearer path for professional development. Additionally, the hospital has established one of the first-ever MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college to educate and prepare future MAs for success. The hospital is located in Longmont, Colorado, a community offering over 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses, and numerous trails for outdoor activities, with easy access to the Rocky Mountain National Park.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, required
• High School Diploma or G.E.D., required

Responsibilities

• Assume a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Promote the optimal health, wellbeing and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the delegation of medical services as defined by State Medical Practice Act.
• May perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider in accordance with our Health Physician Group Scope of Practice.
• May assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments.
• Responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance.
• Attend in?service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship?based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Benefits

• supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education
• Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder to support growth and development within the system
• MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college to educate and prepare future MAs for success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees