Open Rank Medical Assistant - Urology, Highlands Ranch

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•$44,116 - $55,846•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The role facilitates clinic workflow, assists patients, and supports safe, seamless delivery of care. This position is in the Urology clinic in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and is expected to be performed onsite. The role may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on level, and may require travel to alternate locations as assigned. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Community Practice is recruiting trained medical professionals to support its growing clinics. The listed starting salary ranges are $44,116–$51,527 for Medical Assistants and $47,813–$55,846 for Certified Medical Assistants. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications at the time of hire and be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The position requires current Basic Life Support certification or healthcare provider-level CPR certification, and maintenance of all required licensure and certifications. Applications should include a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position, a CV or resume, and three to five professional references with contact information. Applications are screened immediately and continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The University conducts background investigations for prospective employees. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases; employees working in applicable affiliated healthcare facilities or clinics must comply with those facilities’ vaccination and medical surveillance policies. Certain research areas or safety-sensitive duties may require enrollment in occupational health medical surveillance.

Requirements

For Medical Assistant: completion of an accredited medical assistant program or one year of medical assistant work experience.
For Certified Medical Assistant: completion of an accredited medical assistant program, one year of medical assistant work experience, and current CMA certification (e.g., AAMA or NCCT).
A combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for all levels.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, or healthcare provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
Ability to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Strong organizational and personal skills.
Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills.
Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 procedures.
Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.
Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures.
Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
Ability to accurately take and record vital signs.
Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MS Office.
Experience with EPIC.
Experience with Kronos.
Experience with HealthStream.

Responsibilities

Room patients and accurately obtain and record vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care.
Process and record telephone messages accurately in patient medical records and according to policy.
Assist providers with preparing prescription refills according to policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality in written and verbal communications.
Communicate effectively and attentively during every patient encounter.
Verify that patients understand the purpose of their visit.
Accurately document all care provided and procedures performed in the patient medical record.
Facilitate clinic workflow and assist patients to support safe, seamless care.
Safely administer treatments and medications as directed.
Use examination and treatment equipment, take and record vital signs, reconcile medications, maintain quality-control standards, and identify problems and recommend solutions.