Medical Assistant - Primary Care (S0335)
$39,520–$51,251 year
On-siteDove Creek, Colorado, United States
Dove Creek, Colorado, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$39,520–$51,251 yearHigh School Or Equivalent
Full TimeHigh School Or Equivalent
Job Summary
Prepare for patient visits, room patients, and obtain vital signs while performing point-of-care testing and assisting with minor procedures. Document clinical information, administer medications and immunizations, and clean equipment per infection control guidelines. Facilitate tele-health visits, obtain prior authorizations, and provide patient education on medications and test results. Communicate diagnostic results and coordinate patient flow to keep providers on schedule. Full-time role with 3 weeks of all-paid leave; requires BLS certification, flu immunization, and current driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year as a Medical Assistant or clinical support position in a medical setting
- Must have current driver's license
- Ability to be commercially insured
- Ability to maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency
- Annual Flu immunization
- Annual TB screening
- BLS certification
- De-escalation training within 90 days
- Must be able to lift and/or move 15 pounds up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
- Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer
- Must be able to travel between AHS locations
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic classifications and medications
- Completes schedule and visit prep to anticipate provider and patient needs prior to visit
- Rooms patients and obtain clinical information, such as medication list, allergies and patient concerns to facilitate clinic visit
- Accurately measures and records vital signs (BP, HR, RR, height, weight)
- Communicate with patients in person and via phone with a high level of customer service regarding medications, appointment reminders, test results and other questions, and documents communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Assists provider with staying on schedule, directs patient flow and room turn over and communicates with providers and patients/families when there are any delays
- Accurately completes and records point of care testing, such as a Urine Drug Screen or A1C test
- Administers medication and immunizations as instructed by the RN or medical provider
- Cleans and disinfects exam tables, counters, equipment and medical devices per established infection control guidelines
- Obtains prior authorizations for medications, and other supplies, tests or referrals when needed
- Assembles equipment and supplies and prepares trays for minor procedures
- Communicate diagnostic and laboratory results to patients as instructed by medical provider
- Provides patient education as instructed by RN or medical provider
- Facilitates tele-health visits, which may include a patient participating in a visit from home, or a patient coming into a clinic and meeting with an off-site medical provider
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred experience: 3 years as a Medical Assistant
- Preferred certification: CMA [Certified Medical Assistant]
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