Medical Assistant -II

Medical Assistant I-II

Department: College of Nursing

Work Location: CU Center for Midwifery, 1551 Professional Lane STE 200, Longmont, CO 80501 (Onsite)

• Measures and documents vital signs; notifies provider of abnormal values.
• Completes Medication Reconciliation in HER.
• Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint in HER.
• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures as needed and assists providers with procedures as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy following lab procedure for the proper collection and handling of other lab specimens.
• Performs basic wound care and first aid within scope.
• Provides patient education with regard to office policies, lab results, medications, diagnoses, treatment, plan of care, and follow-up phone calls.
• Prepares, administers, and electronically documents medications within scope (i.e., Depo-Provera) with provider authorization.
• Administers immunizations, maintains immunization records, and completes annual immunization training within the timeline set by the supervisor.
• Assist with inventory-taking, stocking, and sterilizing instruments.
• Maintains CPR certification and uses CPR skills when required.
• Maintains and disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
• Practices OSHA safety standards.
• Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation (electronic/hard copy) at all times.
• Assists with reporting test results to state and federal agencies, as appropriate.
• Communicates with community partners as needed, including public health agencies, specialty/outside provider offices, local hospitals, and free-standing healthcare facilities.
• Performs additional miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

• Greets patients and families and completes standard patient check-in procedures in person and using Tele-health tools.
• Triage calls, messages, and schedule appointments, electronically fax and upload records, outside reports, referrals, and orders.
• Orders clinic and office supplies as needed.
• Performs additional miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

• Upholds strict compliance with University and professional standards/policies.
• Follows CDC guidelines for reporting illness and temperature, wearing a mask, and washing hands, and more during flu seasons and pandemics.

• Process basic referrals and imaging study orders.
• Process prior authorization requests.
• Train and onboard newly hired MAs.
• Perform clinical equipment quality checks routinely in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and compliance standards.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Medical Assistant I:

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.

Medical Assistant II:

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• One (1) year of experience working as a medical assistant.

Medical Assistant:

• One (1) year of medical assistant experience may substitute for completion of an accredited program and is in addition to any required years of experience.

Nursing Aide / Licensed Practical Nurse / Emergency Medical Technician:

• Completion of an accredited program, Colorado state licensure, and years of experience in any of these fields may substitute for medical assistant-specific requirements.

Current Registered Nursing Student:

• Colorado State Certified Nurse Aid licensure may substitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Completion of Medical/Surgical Nursing I course with a passing grade may substitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.

Registered Nurse / Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) / Doctor of Medicine (MD):

• Completion of an accredited…