Medical Assistant - Steamboat

Description

Medical Assistant - Steamboat

Reports to: Director of Nursing 

Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time 

Salary Range: $22-$26 per hour (Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience)

Job Site: Ranch - Steamboat Springs

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant will perform various office, medical, and clinical duties, working directly with medical and clinical staff to assist with the needs of clients and their care while in treatment. 

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in a medical field (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital. 
• Inventory management experience. 
• Substance abuse/detox experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to be compassionate to those needing and receiving services.
• High level of professionalism. 
• Strong customer service skills. 
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and patient relations skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s EMR system.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain all client records via the EMR system.
• Record patient information such as medical histories, vital signs, etc.
• Perform basic lab tests.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Instruct patients about medication. 
• Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed.
• Coordinate and schedule client appointments as needed.
• Complete necessary paperwork and forms.
• Call in provider orders to ensure prescriptions are accurate and timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
• Climbing stairs, walking, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, using hands, see, talk, hear.
• Exposure to a medical and clinical environment.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times. 
• Driving in all weather conditions.

Benefits/Perks: 

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*

Financial

• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)

*Full-time employees

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.