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Medical Assistant
Position: Medical Assistant
Classification: NonExempt
Location: Denver Office
Starting Salary: $23.65$25.73
Work Schedule: MondayFriday (BiMonthly Saturday shifts)
About Us
At Colorado Health Network (CHN) we recognize that our greatest asset is our people. We are deeply committed to creating a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. We encourage individuals with lived experiences to apply as these unique perspectives enrich our work and strengthen our connection to the communities we serve.
Our team thrives on the collective strengths of individuals from diverse backgrounds including age race ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation disability HIV status and beyond. We celebrate all who seek to contribute to our mission and serve those in need. When you join CHN youre joining a culture that values service innovation wellness and antioppression.
If you are passionate about making a tangible difference empowering individuals and working in a collaborative inclusive environment we would love to hear from you.
General Benefits Overview:
As a fulltime employee of CHN youll receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday
- Wellness Time Off
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Legal Shield FSA Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Short/LongTerm Disability
Position Summary: The Medical Assistant performs a variety of basic and routine patient care and clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care and treatment of patients. The primary function is to room patients and facilitate patient provider schedule.
Essential Job Functions:
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding of HIPAA PHI and OSHA regulations
- Answers and returns all calls in a timely manner; assesses callers needs and directs to appropriate personnel when required
- Schedules patient appointments in a productive and efficient manner
- Schedules patient translation services as needed
- Promptly and accurately updates electronic health records (EHR) including financial and demographic information
- Responds to clinical triage calls
- Promptly coordinates scheduling of new patient referrals gathers necessary information and schedules appointment accordingly
- Create new patient packets
- Accurately collects copays deductibles and other out of pocket expenses at time of visit
- Follows up with patients to reschedule any missed appointments
- Assisting with prior authorizations.
- Promptly schedules new and followup appointments.
- Rooming patients including updating medical history and medication list in EMR
- Accurately takes and records patient vitals in EMR
- Prepares patient for examinations
- Provides patient education
- Assists provider during exams and/or procedures
- EKG setup and testing
- Spirometry setup and testing
- Removes sutures and changes dressings
- Perform basic phlebotomy testing and draws
- Collects and preparing laboratory specimens to include appropriate labeling
- Collects throat wound and sputum specimens and urine cultures
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies
- Prepares and administers medications and immunizations (intramuscular intradermal and subcutaneous) as directed by a licensed provider
- Tracks and maintains inventory of medical lab or office supplies and equipment
- Transmits prescription refills as directed
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Medical and or Dental front office experience preferred. Must be willing to understand and practice the organizations mission vision and core values. Experience working in a clinical setting preferred.
Education:
High School diploma or higher degree required. Dental or Medical Assistant certificate preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Software Utilized:
Experience using electronic health records and general billing knowledge required. Experience working with basic office and database computer programs including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel Access SharePoint and the internet.
Knowledge Skill and Ability:
Basic knowledge of HIV STIs PrEP and other prevention methods. Ability to successfully resolve difficult conversations and/or situations. Cultural Competency/Sensitivity. Excellent communication client relations and management skills. Highly organized and detail oriented. Ability to comprehend established office routines and policies. Ability to keep financial records and perform mathematical tasks. This position requires personal and professional accountability; selfmanagement and initiative; dedication to quality improvement professional integrity and research ethics and cultural competency. Must demonstrate accuracy efficiency and excellent organizational skills. Must demonstrate effectiveness in the following areas: task management; teamwork; time management; and communication with teams managers clients and company consultants.
Material and Equipment Directly Used:
Works with standard office equipment including computer work station printers copiers scanners and fax machine. Works with word processing software spreadsheet applications and presentation software. Communicates with clients and vendors using the telephone email the Internet and fax.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
Works in an office environment. Requires ability to lift up to 45 pounds of materials. Requires clear speaking ability and the ability to use a telephone for extended periods. Requires ability to view a computer screen (near acuity). Requires fingering agility for keyboarding and using a telephone and other office equipment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
