Medical Assistant-Primary Care (S0383) at Axis Health System in Durango, CO 81303

Job description

• Salary Range
• $21.50 - $24.64 Hourly
• Position Type
• Full Time
• Job Shift
• Day
• Education Level
• High School
• Travel Percentage
• Up to 25%
• Category
• Health Care
• Medical Assistant - Primary Care- Durango Integrated Healthcare – Durango, CO
• 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-in an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and may be assigned to work with primary care providers, psychiatric providers or both.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to medical and/or psychiatric providers and their patients in an outpatient setting
• Prepare for patient visits, perform assigned clinical tasks, room patients, obtain and document vital signs, perform point of care testing, assist in minor procedures, field patient phone calls, obtain prior authorizations, and maintain patient care supplies
• Work within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and may be assigned to work with primary care providers, psychiatric providers or both

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate for our Medical Assistant position will maintain a High School Diploma/GED as well as 1 year as a Medical Assistant or clinical support position in a medical or behavioral health setting. Preferred experience: 3 years as a Medical Assistant and CMA [Certified Medical Assistant].
• 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).
• Communicate 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.
• Communicate 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.
• Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Skills

Preferred

• CMA [Certified Medical Assistant]

Benefits

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision
• Dependent Care Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 4% match
• College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits
• Professional development benefits
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• Loan Repayment Programs
• Personal Days
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Starting pay is $21.50 (Based pay $19.00 + $2.50 Locale Differential = $21.50) and ranges up to $24.64 per hour which includes a $2.50 locale differential at our Durango worksites and considers preferred experience and preferred education described above.