Medical Assistant - Columbine Family Practice

OnPoint Medical Group • Littleton, CO

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About The Position

OnPoint Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Columbine Family Practice. OnPoint is a physician-led network of primary and urgent care providers focused on expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare through coordinated medical services. The back-office Medical Assistant supports physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in examining and treating patients.

The role includes welcoming and preparing patients for visits, gathering medical histories and vital signs, maintaining accurate electronic medical records, assisting with examinations and point-of-care testing within the employee’s skills and applicable regulations, and keeping treatment rooms and supplies ready. The Medical Assistant also supports pre-visit planning, monitors required logs and checks, manages voicemails and electronic record inbox messages, and provides front-office backup when needed. The role requires professional, respectful communication with patients, colleagues, and vendors; adherence to HIPAA guidelines; and participation in required training and meetings.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The listed salary range is $21–$27 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plan options; company-paid life insurance; optional disability coverage and AFLAC plans; flexible spending account options; 401(k) eligibility after six months with a 4% match that vests immediately; and paid time off earned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent work experience.
• Maintain certifications according to state guidelines.
• Some Medical Assistant experience.
• Current BLS card.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to complete individual assignments and contribute to the success of the clinic.
• Ability to work well with people and display empathy appropriately.
• Ability to actively listen and respond appropriately.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential is strongly preferred.
• Electronic medical record experience preferred.
• One to three years of experience in family practice or pediatrics preferred.
• Experience with the Athenahealth practice management system.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for healthcare visits by placing them in exam rooms, obtaining medical histories, and verifying information.
• Document a full and accurate set of vital signs.
• Populate electronic medical record sections accurately and promptly, including allergies, medications, vaccines, social history, and quality information.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment, including performing point-of-care tests appropriate to skill level, certifications, and state regulations.
• Maintain supplies in storage areas and exam rooms.
• Clean and disinfect treatment rooms after patient examinations.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Provide attentive, cooperative, sensitive, and respectful service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Complete pre-visit planning according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain logs and perform required checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, and oxygen.
• Check and address voicemails multiple times during the workday.
• Address electronic medical record inbox messages for providers, provider staff, and self.
• Back up the front office as needed, including check-in, check-out, appointment scheduling, and answering phones.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors supporting the practice.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for internal and external systems.
• Communicate appropriately with awareness of surroundings and audience.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan options for employees and dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and qualified dependents.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• AFLAC plans.
• Flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, with a 4% match that vests immediately.
• Paid time off earned.

What This Job Offers

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