Medical Assistant

BETHESDA GROUP•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant prepares rooms for exams; receives participants in the medical clinic; takes and documents vital signs and weights; receives brief medical history regarding reason for visit from participants; assist in overall participant care. MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical MA program is required
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

Nice To Haves

Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant with one of the National Certifying organizations; The American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), The American Medical Technologists (RMA), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), The National HealthCareer Association (CCMA), and National Association for Health Professionals (NRCMA).
The employee will be expected to take and pass a Medical Assistant examination from one of the above listed Certifying Agencies within or immediately upon completing 640 hours (4 months) of employment. Certification will be required to remain eligible for employment
One year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred, typically in a hospital, long term care facility, or home health care program

Responsibilities

Prepares equipment and rooms for examination of participants
Takes vital signs and weights of participants; record information in electronic medical record
Takes brief history of reason for visit
Monitors participants and reports any variances to normal to the Clinic Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician for further assessment
Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families
Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
Travel to all clinic sites as needed to support clinic coverage needs
Phlebotomy services as needed, to include venipuncture, processing specimens and prepare specimens appropriately for laboratory pick up
Other duties as requested/assigned