Medical Office Assistant- Tabeguache Family & Sports Medicine

PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS INC•Grand Junction, CO

5d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Office Assistant at Tabeguache Family & Sports Medicine provides basic patient care, completes patient-care tasks, and provides education under a physician’s direction. The role also maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and supports physicians with clinical and administrative workflows. Clinical responsibilities include obtaining and documenting vital statistics, reconciling medications, following workflow protocols, providing patient instructions and education materials, scheduling and documenting out-of-office appointments, preparing and documenting medications and injections, performing checklist skills, communicating results and answering patient questions, and ordering procedures and laboratory tests as directed. The assistant performs tests and procedures including EKGs, spirometry, urinalysis, A1cs, Hemocult, INRs, ear lavage, throat swabs, and phlebotomy; provides wound care at a provider’s instruction; prepares specimens for microscopy; and cleans and stocks patient rooms. The position also includes autoclaving and wrapping used instruments. The assistant supports providers by helping with specialized minor procedures, keeping them informed of the daily schedule, maintaining their pace, following their orders, and dispensing medications at their direction. Administrative duties include completing encounter forms, adding charges to office visits, and tracking orders. Other assigned duties include preparing laundry for pickup. The position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado, and is listed as a day-shift role. The stated pay range is $17.00–$20.00 per hour, with benefits valued at $7–$8. The working environment is well-lighted and ventilated, with primarily standing and walking, light-to-moderate lifting all the time, and occasional heavy lifting.

Requirements

Be a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Office Assistant capable of working in a back-office position.
Have appropriate certification or licensure.
Have knowledge of the proper use of medical and laboratory equipment.
Have a caring personality and positive attitude.
Remain calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment.
Have excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities.
Have good communication skills and the ability to get along with others and work as part of a team.
Attend continuing-education programs as requested or required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and chart patients’ vital statistics.
Reconcile medications and follow workflow protocols.
Provide patient instructions and education materials.
Make and chart appointments for out-of-office appointments.
Prepare, administer, and chart medications and injections.
Perform skills identified on the applicable checklist.
Call patients with results and answer questions.
Order procedures and laboratory tests as directed by physicians.
Perform EKGs, spirometry, urinalysis, A1cs, Hemocult, INRs, ear lavage, throat swabs, and phlebotomy.
Clean and supply patient rooms and maintain clean facilities for patient care.
Autoclave and wrap used instruments.
Provide wound care at providers’ direction.
Assist physicians with specialized minor procedures.
Keep providers informed of the daily schedule and keep up with their pace.
Perform functions according to providers’ orders and dispense medications at their direction.
Prepare specimens for microscopy.
Complete encounter forms, add charges to office visits, and track orders.
Prepare laundry for pickup.
Perform other individual duties as assigned.