Medical Assistant Heart and Vascular

Intermountain Health•Wheat Ridge, CO

1d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting and supports the clinical team. Under the direction of a clinician, the Medical Assistant assists with gathering information relevant to each patient's visit and condition. The role also communicates with patients by telephone and in person and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support patient care. Attention to detail and follow-through are important to delivering needed care.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, obtained before the start date.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver a high level of customer and patient satisfaction.
Ability to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information.
Ability to read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate delicate equipment precisely, with frequent computer use and typing for documentation, information access, and medication preparation.
Ability to lift and use a full range of movement to transfer patients, and to bend, retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing or pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms that may contain equipment and power cords.
Ability to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: RMA from AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA from AAMA.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a clinician by assisting the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient's visit and condition.
Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, members, and caregivers, including Protected Health Information.