Medical Assistant

Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for assisting physicians with basic patient care and providing unparallel customer service to patients while adhering to established protocols, processes and volume without ever compromising quality.

Looking for a X-ray technician with medical assistant or nursing experience preferred.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares patient for examination and procedures
• Ensure all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are entered in the patient’s file and available to the physician prior to patient arrival
• Obtain and document patient history and chief complaint, and prepare them for the office visit by taking and documenting the patient’s vitals
• Provide basic wound care
• Cast, splint, or brace patient’s
• Basic x-ray imaging
• Assist physician as needed during procedure; monitor patient in recovery area
• Prepare all medication prescriptions, physical therapy orders, diagnostic testing orders and others in accordance with the physician’s direction
• Track incoming imaging and reports for upcoming consultations / office visits
• Provide patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of pain/injury/disease, home treatments and special diets using appropriate medical terminology as directed by the physician
• Ensure all consent forms are completed, signed and filed
• Respond to patient / physician / pharmacy calls calls/messages and assist with their needs
• Coordinate patient care with team members
• Other Medical Assistant duties as assigned
• Communicate physician referral requests to referral staff for processing
• Assist in obtaining any necessary insurance authorizations for the patient’s treatment
• Maintain supplies, equipment, prepare and clean exam/procedure rooms, stocking and sterilizing instruments ensuring patient rooms are stocked, cleaned, and presentable
• Schedule surgery appointments and send reminders
• Assist physician with office visit coding
• Complete, send and answer questions regarding surgery paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

SALARY & BENEFITS:

$25-35 Per hour

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
• Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for internal training and development
• Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
• Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
• Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules

Requirements

MEDICAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 5 years working as a medical assistant with 2+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant.
• Strong focus on patient quality and customer service
• Excellent follow through to see tasks to completion
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and produces high quality work with minimal supervision
• MEDICAL ASSISTANT DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Limited Scope Operator Xray License in Colorado
• Experience with Allscripts

MEDICAL ASSISTANT WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical clinical office and exam/procedure room environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to clinical settings
• Frequent standing, typing, moussing, and reading paper and electronic documents
• Ability to file and track documents and data, both in written and electronic form
• Able to frequently stoop, lift carry and push/pull 15 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds
• Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• On occasion, some early, late and overtime hours may be required.