Medical Assistant

STRIDE Community Health Center•Wheat Ridge, CO

just now•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach, across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area. With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own, STRIDE is the place for you. General Purpose: Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant assists nurses, providers, and care navigators to support patient-care related functions. Medical Assistants are a critical and valued part of STRIDE’s care team. This role may be required to travel to other clinics for coverage, as needed. When necessary and after appropriate training/competency validation, the Medical Assistant may perform front-office functions including, but not limited to registering/checking-in patients, obtaining co-pay, obtaining consent, working registration error queues, and other duties as assigned by the Front Desk supervisor or Business Operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active BLS Certified.
Medical Assistant certificate of completion (MA) - Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers, and external contacts.
Ability to work independently in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to respond to the needs and concerns of STRIDE’s diverse patient population.
Ability to travel to other clinics for coverage, as needed.
Excellent Customer Service skills including ability to defuse upset customers.
Proficiency in a variety of software including but not limited to the internet, Microsoft 365 applications, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Nice To Haves

Certified MA Certification (CCMA, CMA, RMA) is preferred, but not required.
Additional language proficiency (bilingual) is highly preferred.
1 year back-office experience or other proven proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures within scope of practice and in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and workflows.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; appropriately responding to emergency codes; communicating safety issues/concerns timely and appropriately.
Maintains patient care and non-patient care records in a confidential, accurate, and timely manner.
Prepares paperwork for provider signature by completing as much information as possible before submitting to provider.
Escalates patient/customer concerns to professional/licensed staff when appropriate.
Performs opening and closing lab procedures including quality control, autoclaving, and packaging of instruments.
Examples of routine work/tasks include but are not limited to: coordinating a pre-visit planning session (i.e. huddle), rooming patients in preparation for their visit, pre and post visit patient care in accordance with STRIDE policies, performing “Nurse” or “Medical Assistant” visits for specimen collection or protocolized care, scheduling internal/external patient appointments, instructing/educating patients on topics appropriate to scope, maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and notifying clinic leader when supply ordering is required.
Registers, checks-in, and checks-out patients for all services.
Collects and uploads all necessary documentation and consents.
Promptly and accurately updates patient records including financial and demographic information.
Collects copayment and account balances at time of service.
Completes annual competency assessment.
Adheres to professional standards, policies/procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, accreditation standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Attends all staff meetings and all other meetings as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
401(k) with matching
Work-life balance
NHSC Loan Repayment
Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
No nights, weekends, or major holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more