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ID #52617533
Estado Colorado
Ciudad Thornton
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente SCL Health
Showed 2024-10-01
Fecha 2024-10-01
Fecha tope 2024-11-29
Categoría Etcétera
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Medical Assistant

Colorado, Thornton, 80241 Thornton USA
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Job Description:A Medical assistant has accountability for providing care to

patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for

patients with acute and chronic needsScope1.Performs general administrative and patient care tasks in accordance with

the SCL MGPSMA Scope of Practice, and other established policies and

procedures.

2. Possesses the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within

a multi- disciplinary care team.

3. Greets and prepare patients for the health care provider while maintaining

a positive and caring attitude.

4. Attentive to patients needs, coordinates care, administers care, and

documents appropriately.

5. Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by

observing HIPAA regulations

6. Obtains and record patient information; vital signs, height,

weight, allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief

complaint, e

7. Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room

procedures.

8. May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for

laboratory analysis.

9. Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited

to EKGs, hearing and vision screens.

10. Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to

ensure completion of testing.

11. Communicates test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone

or mail as directed by the Provider.

12. Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in

the medical record as directed by the provider.

13. Prepares, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment;

stock patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and

dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

14. Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection,

topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

15. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the

practice manager and/or healthcare provider(s).

16. Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

17. Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take

appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.

18. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by

service behavior standards.

19. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsRequired

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Current BLS Certification is required upon hire or within 60 days of hire upon

approval

Three (3) months previous experience within a healthcare setting is

required Successful completion of initial MA onboarding within 90 days,

annual skills fair, and in-services for site specific tasks is required

Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented

environment Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy

is requiredPreferred

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred (See

Addendum for Front Range only requirement)

Successful completion of an Accredited National Certification Exam for

Certified MedicalAssistants (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant

(RMA) is preferred

One (1) year Medical Assistant experience is preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of

the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,

experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled

business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

2. Able to understand and apply information, policies, procedures and

skills required by the position.

3. Possess knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and

abbreviations.

4. Knowledge of med cal practice and care to assist in providing safe,

quality patient care.

5. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures as well as

medical equipment and instruments used in administering patient care.

6. Proficiency utilizing various computer software programs, ie: Microsoft

Office Suite, Electronic Health Records, as well as the ability to learn

applications relevant to the position.Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read

information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify

equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care

providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally

communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms,

needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency

situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex

and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent

computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed

information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and

utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to

retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items

of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and

assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing

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