Medical Assistant - Primary Care

FHW Primary Care
281 N Plum St
Fruita, CO 81521, USA

• Checks schedule each day to confirm work day schedule. (Schedules are subject to change).
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Accurately and truthfully complete patient records in a timely manner.
• Work harmoniously with Physician and Clerical staff to meet all patient needs.
• Take and record vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, collection of routine urine specimens, monitors/records elimination.
• Demonstrate the ability and skill to provide medical assistance to patients at the direction of the Physician and within scope of practice as it applies to medical training.
• May carry out therapeutic measures under the direction of the Physician (such as changes of bandages, suture removal, splint application, and/or application of heat or cold, etc.).
• Assist with transporting patient, within the facility, for X‑ray, CT and/or lab services. Will assist with transporting patient to and from patient’s vehicle or patient’s designed method of transportation.
• Assist with transfers or admissions to other physicians or facilities.
• Shall ensure that all education of continuing education requirements and preventive medicine changes are up to date including but not limited to vaccines (adult and pediatric), mammogram, PAP, colonoscopy and any other changes in preventive patient needs.
• Works collaboratively with clinic staff on programs to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide patient education as directed by the physician.
• Complete daily routine assignments.
• Assist with coordination of work with Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Staff Manager for follow up on missed appointments, reminder calls, lost toe care calls, and high risk referrals. Track abnormal PAPS and mammograms using 121 and ensure proper patient follow up and referrals as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Staff Manager.
• Serve as back up for clinical team members as needed including vacations, illnesses, lunches, etc.
• Help in development of education and in service for staff under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Staff Manager.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Current Medical Assistant Certification and/or Registration required through an accredited organization (i.e. AMT, AAMA, NHA, etc.).
• Current BLS Certification.

• Must have a minimum of one year experience or related education in hands‑on medical assisting duties. Preferred six (6) months medical assistant scribe experience.

The wage starts at $20.00 per hour and goes up with experience.

Immunizations required for employment.

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• Medical Plan Options: PPO plan with copay/coinsurance & lower deductible
• Medical Plan Options:
  High Deductible Health Plan with option for a Health Savings Account
• Medical Plan Options:
  Telemedicine includes in both plan options
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with Short and Long Term Option
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options:
  Health Reimbursement / Flex Savings
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Protection
• Travel protection

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