Medical Assistant – Primary Care; S0006

Job Details

Job Location:

Cortez, CO Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $19.00 – $22.14 Hourly Travel Percentage:
Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Health Care

Medical Assistant – Primary Care
- Cortez Integrated Healthcare — Cortez, CO

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant who will provide clinical and administrative support to medical and/or psychiatric providers and their patients in an outpatient setting. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for preparing for patient visits, performing assigned clinical tasks, rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, performing point of care testing, assisting in minor procedures, fielding patient phone calls, obtaining prior authorizations and maintaining patient care supplies.

The MA works with an integrated multi-disciplinary team and may be assigned to work with primary care providers, psychiatric providers or both.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year as a Medical Assistant or clinical support position in a medical setting.
• Preferred experience:
  
  3 years as a Medical Assistant and
• Preferred certification: CMA [Certified Medical Assistant]

Starting pay is $19.00 and ranges up to $22.14 per hour which includes preferred education and certifications.

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)
• Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 6% match
• Short Term Disability Health Savings Account
• Dental Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Dependent Care Account
• Pet Insurance Life Insurance
• College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits
• Personal Days Loan Repayment Programs
• Company Paid Holidays (3 weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move 15 pounds up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic classifications and medications.
• Completes schedule and visit prep to anticipate provider and patient needs prior to visit.
• Rooms patients and obtain clinical information, such as medication list, allergies and patient concerns to facilitate clinic visit.
• Accurately measures and records vital signs (BP, HR, RR, height, weight).
• Communicates with patients in person and via phone with a high level of customer service regarding medications, appointment reminders, test results and other questions, and documents communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assists provider with staying on schedule, directs patient flow and room turn over and communicates with providers and patients/families when there are any delays.
• Accurately completes and records point of care testing, such as a Urine Drug Screen or A1C test.
• Administers medication and immunizations as instructed by the RN or medical provider.
• Cleans and disinfects exam tables, counters, equipment and medical devices per established infection control guidelines.
• Obtains prior authorizations for medications, and other supplies, tests or referrals when needed.
• Assembles equipment and supplies and prepares trays for minor procedures.
• Communicates diagnostic and laboratory results to patients as instructed by medical provider.
• Provides patient education as instructed by RN or medical provider.
• Facilitates tele-health visits, which may include a patient participating in a visit from home, or a patient coming into a clinic and meeting with an off-site medical provider.
• Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency.

Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, BLS certification required.

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).

Axis Health System – The leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado.