Open Rank Medical Assistant - Family Medicine, Landmark

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • 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 the safe, seamless delivery of care. This position is onsite at the Landmark clinic in Landmark, Colorado, and may require travel to alternate locations as assigned. The position is with Community Practice Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or one year of medical assistant work experience.
• 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.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or employment authorization.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.
• Must be able 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 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 and 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 the reason for the visit.
• Process and record telephone messages in patient medical records 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 care provided and procedures performed in the patient medical record.
• Safely administer treatments and medications as directed.
• Reconcile patient medications and maintain quality control standards.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Multiple dental plan options.
• Disability, life, and vision insurance.
• Employer contributions of 10% of gross pay to a 401(a) retirement plan.
• Paid time off accrued over the year.
• 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
• 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
• 15 holiday days per year.
• Tuition benefit available on all University of Colorado campuses.
• Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
• Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed