Medical Assistant - PACE
About The Position
Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant. The PACE Medical Assistant provides clinical support care to participants. The Medical Assistant also performs administrative and other general duties to support overall clinic functions. Assists in prioritizing the scheduling of participants by consulting with medical staff, daily, to manage the participant flow. Takes the vital signs of participants and performs the collection of specimens including phlebotomy, finger sticks, and pulse oximetry tests as requested by medical staff. Reports abnormal findings and changes to Registered Nurse/Provider. Ensures that all lab specimens are labeled and ready for the courier to pick up in a timely manner. Assists clients with personal care activities according to plan of care, including, but not limited to, hygiene, mobility, and elimination. Prepares and dispenses medications, inhalers, eye drops, injections, etc., to participants, depending on qualifications and site requirements. Schedules necessary appointments and lab draws for participants for the clinic for internal and external specialists when requested. Educates participants and notifies them of lab results as assigned. Complies with all regulatory and policy and procedure guidelines. Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials, and cleanliness. Ensures that exam rooms are always well-stocked managing inventory of clinic supplies adding needed supplies to the re-order list. Performs any necessary filing or clerical duties necessary to complete charting requirements. Completes weekly audits as assigned. Confirms that lab results are received and contact the lab company as needed for additional information.
Requirements
- Current Certified Medical Assistant Certification
- One year of experience.
- Demonstratable knowledge in medication administration
- Valid Colorado driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Assists in prioritizing the scheduling of participants by consulting with medical staff, daily, to manage the participant flow.
- Takes the vital signs of participants and performs the collection of specimens including phlebotomy, finger sticks, and pulse oximetry tests as requested by medical staff.
- Reports abnormal findings and changes to Registered Nurse/Provider.
- Ensures that all lab specimens are labeled and ready for the courier to pick up in a timely manner.
- Assists clients with personal care activities according to plan of care, including, but not limited to, hygiene, mobility, and elimination.
- Prepares and dispenses medications, inhalers, eye drops, injections, etc., to participants, depending on qualifications and site requirements.
- Schedules necessary appointments and lab draws for participants for the clinic for internal and external specialists when requested.
- Educates participants and notifies them of lab results as assigned.
- Complies with all regulatory and policy and procedure guidelines.
- Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials, and cleanliness.
- Ensures that exam rooms are always well-stocked managing inventory of clinic supplies adding needed supplies to the re-order list.
- Performs any necessary filing or clerical duties necessary to complete charting requirements.
- Completes weekly audits as assigned.
- Confirms that lab results are received and contact the lab company as needed for additional information.
Benefits
- Supplemental Pay: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Overtime
- Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile - one of the highest in the industry!
- We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued. We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
- Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years
- Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
- Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave) and EIB (Extended Illness Bank): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
- Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Career & Logo wear
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Clinical Career Ladders
- Certification Pay
- Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
- Team Member Service Awards
- Early Wage Access
- Legal and Identity Protection
- Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
