Medical Assistant Firestone Family Practice

Intermountain Health•Firestone, CO

21d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting. The role supports the clinical team by assisting the provider in gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition, and by communicating clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. The Medical Assistant collaborates with cross-functional teams, with attention to detail and follow-through to support patient care. This position is based at the Firestone Clinic in Firestone, Colorado, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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 see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift, bend, carry, and use a full range of movement to transfer patients and handle supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and to push or pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms with equipment and power cords.
Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods when required.
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 using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other relevant software.
Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the clinician, assist the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
Communicate clearly with patients seeking care through telephone and in-person interactions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information of patients, members, and caregivers.
Support patient care through accurate documentation, information access, and medication preparation as needed.
Assist with transferring and transporting or ambulating patients, and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.