Medical Assistant (MA) - Eastside Adult Clinic (32 hrs/week)
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a motivated Medical Assistant (MA) -
Eastside Adult Clinic (32 hrs/week) to join our team!
We are here for life's journey.
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Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something
bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in
health.DepartmentEastside Adult Medical ClinicJob Summary
Under general supervision, assists provider including all back
office duties. Provides nursing support with various functions such
as; invasive procedures, medication administration, performing
appointment and registration scheduling functions. Assists the RN
with clinical clerical functions. Ensures smooth work and patient
flow within the clinic.
Essential Functions:
- Accurately and efficiently takes vital signs and basic
historical patient data. Identifies abnormal patient findings.
Communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patient's
health status to provider or RN. (10%)
- Assists provider in setting up for procedures including aseptic
and sterile techniques; provides safe administration of medications
and immunizations (oral, IM, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal);
obtains EKGs, orders appropriate tests as directed by provider; and
schedules specialty and follow-up appointments as directed by
provider. (10%)
- Prepares patients for examinations, assists with examinations,
cast or splint applications, minor procedures a variety of other
medically related tasks within their scope of knowledge. (10%)
- Assists in the coordination of clerical information necessary
to provide patient care. This may include, but is not limited
to:
* Referrals.
* Assisting patients with appointments if necessary.
* Faxing of pertinent medical information.
* Maintains patient medical record and other information. Ensures
patient confidentiality
* Assists patients with the arrangement of tests and treatments
prescribed by physician.
* Assisting the provider or registered nurse in providing routine
treatment instructions.
* Test results & patient follow-up
(10%)
- Checks in patient by escorting patients from reception area to
exam room and communicates information regarding any extended wait
or delay in appointment time. (10%)
- Documents accurately and appropriately in patient medical
record. (10%)
- Reports change in patient condition to appropriate health care
provider in a timely manner. (10%)
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary
instruments/supplies. Prepares and maintains clinical and office
supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization and
restocking of exam and treatment rooms. (10%)
- Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and
infection control practices according to agency policies and
procedures. Helps to identify safety and infection control issues.
(10%)
- Engages in performance appraisal on a routine basis by
accepting and providing constructive feedback and integrates
feedback into practice. Participates in competency reviews as
required by department. Assumes accountability for achieving goals
set jointly with the manager for the next evaluation period.
Participates in the peer review process. (5%)
- May perform phlebotomy and perform various laboratory
procedures after competency verified. Maintains safe collection and
processing of laboratory specimens. (5%)
Education:
- Certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school Required
or Accredited program of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active
LPN license Required
Work Experience:
- Completion of a 160 hour Externship Required or 6 months direct
patient care experience in an outpatient setting Required
Licenses:
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart
Association or American Red Cross Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of medical office practice.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room
procedures.
- Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and
instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish
a safe work environment.
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the
public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and
procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
- Ability to learn and be proficient in electronic health record
documentation.
- Utilize equipment and technology safely to provide patient
care, upon completion of training and competency for applicable
clinical area.ShiftWork TypeRegular (0.8 FTE)Salary$20.00 - $26.96
/ hrBenefits
- Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year,
immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and
generous medical plans
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands,
travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways
and coaching
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared
governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free
student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF
program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health
Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerOur Values
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- TransparencyAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions
must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of
employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care
system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I
Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911
emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19
school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a
Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health
Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution,
Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided
billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is
viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on
hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar
for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals
and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away
from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to
offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the
unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of
our community.Applicants will be considered until the position is
filled.Required
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