Medical Assistant - Seton Women's Center

Uptown Community Health Center, Inc•Denver, CO

20h•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Seton Women's Center performs administrative and clinical duties in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic that also serves as a residency program's main clinic. The role works closely with providers and care team members to support examinations, treatments, testing, patient flow, and coordination of care. Medical Assistants also schedule appointments and diagnostic testing, document calls, coordinate paperwork, and assist with medication refills. In the residency learning environment, they help uphold and educate others about standard work processes and procedures. Uptown Community Health Center describes its mission as improving community health and providing care that respects each person's dignity, especially people who are underserved. The position is based in person in Denver, Colorado, and is listed as a 0.9 FTE, weekday daytime role.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to meet the stated medium-work physical demands: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Certification through the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Two years of experience in integrated healthcare or primary care.
Experience with the Epic application and health record.
Experience working with and sensitivity toward special populations, including people with limited income, limited education, and people who do not speak English.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills, including complete comprehension, literacy, and fluency in both languages.

Responsibilities

Be available to work in person as scheduled and report to work on time regularly and reliably.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following organizational standards, policies, procedures, and legal regulations, and alert others to potential concerns.
Communicate professionally, clearly, effectively, and compassionately with patients, visitors, and coworkers in person, by telephone, and in writing.
Prepare and conduct a pre-clinic huddle for the half day with the assigned provider, identifying each patient's needs and care gaps.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing or recording medical history, taking vital signs, and confirming the purpose of the visit or treatment.
Perform clinical skills, including preparing rooms and supplies; taking vital signs and blood pressure; administering injections; obtaining specimens and performing venipuncture; conducting Non-Stress Tests, EKGs, respiratory treatments, vision and hearing exams, pulse oximetry, and other skills specified by Uptown.
Assist providers during examinations; prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic on-site laboratory tests; dispose of contaminated supplies; sterilize instruments and equipment; administer medications; authorize directed drug refills; telephone prescriptions to pharmacies; draw blood; prepare patients for and take x-rays; remove sutures; and change dressings.
Relay messages to patients, including normal results, under provider direction and guidance.
Accurately document patient examinations, treatments, and test results in the electronic medical health record.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect medical office operations by keeping information confidential and cautioning others about potential breaches.
Record billing information for services rendered, complete insurance forms, and respond to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
Maintain clean work areas and laboratory spaces; clean and stock exam rooms according to the Kanban system.
Monitor medical and office supplies, anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, verify receipt, and stock items.
Attend and participate in huddles, required staff meetings, standard work meetings, trainings, and associate events.
Perform other duties as assigned.