Medical Assistant

COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK INC • Denver, CO

46d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Medical Assistant performs a variety of basic and routine patient care and clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care and treatment of patients. The primary function is to room patients and facilitate patient provider schedule.

Requirements

• Medical and or Dental front office experience preferred.
• Must be willing to understand and practice the organization’s mission, vision and core values.
• Experience working in a clinical setting preferred.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• High School diploma or higher degree required.
• Dental or Medical Assistant certificate preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience required..
• Experience using electronic health records and general billing knowledge required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams is required.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with client database systems and learning new software tools as needed.
• Basic knowledge of HIV, STIs, PrEP and other prevention methods.
• Ability to successfully resolve difficult conversations and/or situations.
• Cultural Competency/Sensitivity.
• Excellent communication, client relations and management skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and policies.
• Ability to keep financial records and perform mathematical tasks.
• This position requires personal and professional accountability; self-management and initiative; dedication to quality improvement, professional integrity and research ethics and cultural competency.
• Must demonstrate accuracy, efficiency and excellent organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate effectiveness in the following areas: task management; teamwork; time management; and communication with teams, managers, clients, and company consultants.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and auto insurance on personal vehicle.
• Requires clear speaking ability and the ability to use a telephone for extended periods.
• Requires ability to view a computer screen (near acuity).
• Requires fingering agility for keyboarding.
• The ability to sit, stand, and engage in extended periods of screen time or communication by phone is necessary to perform the essential duties of the role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of HIPAA, PHI and OSHA regulations
• Answers and returns all calls in a timely manner; assesses callers' needs and directs to appropriate personnel when required
• Schedules patient appointments in a productive and efficient manner
• Schedules patient translation services as needed
• Promptly and accurately updates electronic health records (EHR), including financial and demographic information
• Responds to clinical triage calls
• Promptly coordinates scheduling of new patient referrals, gathers necessary information, and schedules appointment accordingly
• Create new patient packets
• Accurately collects co-pays, deductibles and other out of pocket expenses at time of visit
• Follows up with patients to reschedule any missed appointments
• Assisting with prior authorizations.
• Promptly schedules new and follow-up appointments..
• Rooming patients, including updating medical history and medication list in EMR
• Accurately takes and records patient vitals in EMR
• Prepares patient for examinations
• Provides patient education
• Assists provider during exams and/or procedures
• EKG set-up and testing
• Spirometry set-up and testing
• Removes sutures and changes dressings
• Perform basic phlebotomy testing and draws
• Collects and preparing laboratory specimens to include appropriate labeling
• Collects throat, wound and sputum specimens and urine cultures
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations (intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous), as directed by a licensed provider
• Tracks and maintains inventory of medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment
• Transmits prescription refills, as directed
• Must be able to work in a diverse setting with diverse populations, including persons living with HIV, the LGBTQ+ community, persons of various ethnic backgrounds, disenfranchised communities.
• Participation in training related to HIV, substance use, harm reduction, trauma informed care and related issues.
• Cultural Competency/Sensitivity.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee only share of health insurance premium is 100% paid for by CHN
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous leave policy (at the end of one year full time employee accrue 3 weeks of PTO), 13 paid holidays, up to 2 floating holidays, and 1 day of wellness time (all time off benefits for part time employees are prorated based on the number of hours scheduled per week).
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching $1 for $1 up to 3% and $0.50 on the $1 for 4 and 5%
• Education & Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and access to ongoing learning opportunities
• Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Spending Account (H SA), Voluntary, EAP
• STD, LTD and Basic Life 100% paid for by CHN.
• Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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