Hybrid Medical Assistant

We are searching for two hybrid Medical Assistants for our practice in Colorado Springs, CO. The hybrid role will be a combination of both front and back-office responsibilities. Each member of our staff will receive their training at our flagship practice in Colorado Springs to include lab orders and uploading pertinent documentation, as well as administrative training to include front desk, prior authorizations and outgoing/incoming referrals.

The Medical Assistant reports to the Clinic Administrator and provides routine patient care within his/her level of training and functions under the direction/guidance of the healthcare provider in accordance with relevant state statutes. 

Description

Summary:

Assumes a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the patient.

Promotes the optimal health, wellbeing and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the delegation of medical services.

Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship‐based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and by anticipating physician and other medical provider’s needs. Demonstrates flexibility and readily assists other staff members. Maintains a safe and healthy work environment for patients, self, and others.

Work Schedule: Four (10) ten-hour days Mon – Thur or Tues – Fri.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of a provider, assists with performing patient care.

Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records including importing and communication of scanned documents.

Performs basic clinical skills and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient conditions. Documents patient care provided.

Contact patients as needed to give testing results instructions from the physician and scheduling of necessary visits

Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas in accordance with proper infection control techniques.

Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

May assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments. 

Within scope of job requirements: critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: CMA/RMA when applicable. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider (or the ability to obtain within 60 days of employment)
• Minimum Experience: None Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• 3+ years of relevant back office, medical assisting experience for those without an accredited Medical Assistant diploma or RMA or CMA designation; CMA or RMA will be considered in lieu of experience
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records