Medical Assistant ACS Float Team Outpatient MA

We are recruiting for a motivated Medical Assistant ACS Float Team Outpatient MA to join our team!

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Department

CHS Support Float Pool

Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking for variety and premium pay Our hospital float pool offers opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs) Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) Medical Assistants (MAs) and Patient Safety Attendants (PSAs). Registered Nurses are able to specialize in the following tracks:

Critical Care (ICUs)
Acute Care
Women & Children
Behavioral Health
Perioperative Services
Ambulatory Care

Why Join

Premium Pay: Our float staff receive 15 on top of base pay shift/weekend/holiday differentials certification pay
Career Growth: Explore our clinical ladder and workforce development center numerous leadership and clinical growth opportunities within the team
Team Environment: The float team has supportive leaders mentorship collaborative peers and a thorough onboarding program
WorkLife Balance: Flexible scheduling

Job Summary

Under general supervision the SchoolBased Medical Assistant Float assists with the coordination and management of primary health services by providing float coverage within any of the SchoolBased sites according to staffing needs. The SchoolBased Medical Assistant Float performs clerical support duties to include outreach registration insurance verification maintenance of records and files maintenance of a smooth and organized patient flow and facilitation of nonpatient care communications. The SBHC Medical Assistant Float also assists the Primary Care Practitioners in all back office duties including medication and immunization maintenance and administration patient rooming and other tasks associated with the Medical Assistant back office scope.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately and efficiently schedules and registers patients for clinic visits using information collected from the schoolbased clinic consent parent and/or patient. Registration to include insurance verification and eligibility. 5
• Monitors and maintains assigned registration work queues daily. 5
• Fosters positive relationships via outreach to site and community based partners informing of clinic services. 5
• Evaluates need for and provides access to services via schoolbased patient registries. 5
• Assists provider in setting up for procedures including aseptic and sterile techniques; provides safe administration of medications and immunizations (oral IM subcutaneous and/or intradermal); obtains EKGs orders appropriate tests as directed by provider; and schedules followup appointments as directed by provider. 5
• Accurately and efficiently takes vital signs and basic historical patient data. 5
• Identifies abnormal patient findings. 5
• Communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patients health status to Provider in a timely manner. 5
• Prepares patients for examinations assists with examinations splint applications minor procedures a variety of other medically related tasks within their scope of knowledge. 5
• Assists in the coordination of clerical information necessary to provide patient care. This may include but is not limited to: Referrals. 5
• Assists patients with appointments if necessary. 5
• Faxes pertinent medical information. 5
• Maintains patient medical record and other information. 5
• Assists patients with the arrangement of tests and treatments prescribed by Medical Provider. 5
• Assists the provider in providing routine treatment instructions. 5
• Checks in patient by escorting patients from reception area to exam room and communicates information regarding any extended wait or delay in appointment time. 5
• Documents accurately and appropriately in patient medical record. 5
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments/supplies. 5
• Prepares and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments including restocking of exam and treatment rooms. 5
• Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and infection control practices according to agency policies and procedures. 5
• Helps to identify safety and infection control issues. 0
• Performs phlebotomy and various laboratory procedures after competency verified. 0
• Maintains safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens. 0
• Administers immunizations according to the recommendation of Epic Best Practice Advisory and/or the provider for students who have consent for recommended immunization. 0
• Engages in performance appraisal on a routine basis by accepting and providing constructive feedback and integrates feedback into practice. 0
• Participates in competency reviews as required by department. Assumes accountability for achieving goals set jointly with the manager for the next evaluation period. Participates in the peer review process. 0
• Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees physicians patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy dignity empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and nonverbal communications. 0
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patients care. 0

Education:

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school Required or
• Graduate from an accredited program of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active LPN license or completion of the 1997 DHHA Health Care Partner internal training program required. Required

Work Experience:

• Completion of a 160 hour externship Required or
• six 6 months direct patient care experience in an outpatient setting: inclusive of phlebotomy medication administration (intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and immunizations) and medical/surgical asepsis procedures and techniques Required and
• One year of experience working in schoolage student services preferred.

Licenses:

• DLRColorado Drivers License Class R DMV Department of Motor Vehicles Required and
• BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• CMACertified Medical Assistant AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants Required or
• LPNLicensed Practical Nurse LPC State Licensing Board Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical office practice.
• Knowledge of examination diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patients status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/services is being delivered/provided.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients employees physicians and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to use computers and computer systems.
• Bilingual skills strongly preferred.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$20.00 $26.96 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5 and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.