Do you have a passion for caring for patients? If you are looking for a place where teamwork is a priority and every patient counts, this might be the spot for you! Cedar Point Health is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team in Ridgway, Colorado.
Cedar Point Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, employee life and accidental death insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off including sick time.
Background checks will be performed with an offer of employment.
CPH Paid Education Program Available: Tuition paid MA certification program in partnership with TCR (Technical College of the Rockies). Receive your RMA in 18 weeks while working for Cedar Point Health and earning internship credits. Program start dates are rolling throughout the year and available to Medical Assistant(MA) & Clinical Aide (CA) employees upon approval of supervisor.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities:
Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient electronic medical record prior to appointment and confers with provider regarding incomplete tests/consults or other orders.
Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking vitals, heights and weights.
Prepares, cleans, and maintains exam room and treatment rooms. Keeps exam rooms stocked with supplies.
Gives injections and assists with EKG’s, OB/GYN exams and other tests and office procedures as needed, and provides other patient care services as directed by the physicians.
Maintains sample medication records, administers medication upon physician order and responds to medication requests per practice protocol via (fax, phone and e-script).
Triages, schedules same day appointments, and responds to patient communication within practice policy.
Assists providers with patient education and self- management.
Maintain courteous relationships with outside caregivers, insurance carriers, labs, hospital, and pharmacies at all times.
Performs other related work as required.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
Skilled in developing and maintain clinical quality assurance
Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff
Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures
Ability to maintain records and record test results.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds
Willing to cover at different locations
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Must be experienced in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions.
Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
*Make sure to submit transfer form to supervisor prior to applying to any opening to interest. To be considered for the opening - employee apply in addition to completing the transfer form
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