Medical Assistant - Lone Tree Family Practice

OnPoint Medical Group • Lone Tree, CO

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About The Position

OnPoint Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for Lone Tree Family Practice. The back-office Medical Assistant assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with patient examinations and treatment. The role also supports clinic operations and may provide front-office coverage when needed. OnPoint Medical Group is a physician-led network of primary and urgent care providers focused on access to coordinated, quality healthcare.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent work experience. Some Medical Assistant experience and a current BLS card are required. Maintaining certifications in accordance with state guidelines is also required. A nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant credential is strongly preferred; EMR experience and one to three years of experience in family practice or pediatrics are preferred. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

The employee regularly stands, uses hands, reaches, and talks or hears; occasionally walks, sits, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently lifts or moves up to 20 pounds and occasionally more than 25 pounds. Salary is listed as $21–$27 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life insurance; voluntary disability and AFLAC plans; FSA options; a 401(k) with a 4% match after six months of employment, vesting immediately; and earned paid time off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent work experience.
• Some Medical Assistant experience.
• Maintain certifications according to state guidelines.
• Current BLS card.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and contribute to clinic success.
• Ability to work well with people and display empathy appropriately.
• Ability to actively listen and respond appropriately.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records for patients and providers.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including frequent lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of more than 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
• One to three years of experience in family practice or pediatrics.
• Experience with the Athenahealth practice management system.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, place them in exam rooms, obtain medical histories, and verify patient information.
• Record a complete and accurate set of vital signs.
• Populate electronic medical record sections accurately and promptly, including allergies, medications, vaccines, social history, and quality information.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment, including performing point-of-care tests within the employee’s skills, certifications, and state regulations.
• Maintain supplies in storage areas and exam rooms.
• Clean and disinfect treatment rooms after patient examinations.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Conduct interactions with patients, visitors, and colleagues in an attentive, cooperative, sensitive, respectful, and service-oriented manner.
• Complete pre-visit planning according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain required logs and checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, and oxygen.
• Check and address voicemails multiple times during the workday.
• Address electronic medical record inbox messages for providers, provider staff, and self.
• Provide front-office backup as needed, including check-in, check-out, appointment scheduling, and answering phones.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors supporting the practice.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for internal and external systems.
• Communicate appropriately with awareness of surroundings and audience.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Complete individual assignments and contribute to clinic success; listen actively, respond appropriately, show empathy, and maintain accurate patient and provider records.
• Perform other duties as needed, including duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options for employees and dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and qualified dependents.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• AFLAC plans.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment with a 4% match that vests immediately.
• Earned paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED