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Medical Assistant IIValley-Wide Health Systems • Cañon City, Colorado, USA
Medical Assistant II

Medical Assistant II

Valley-Wide Health Systems • Cañon City, Colorado, USA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Details

Valley Wide Canon City - Canon City CO

Full Time

$17.64 - $22.05 Hourly

Summary

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc.

Were looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team and make a meaningful impact by providing exceptional care and support to individuals in their healthcare journey.

Key Responsibilities :

Administrative Duties :

  • Greet patients keeping medical records up to date (abstracting) answering the telephone and take phone messages first line person to evaluate patients request to speak with provider.
  • Evaluate potential emergencies and work into the schedule as necessary when the schedule is full. Utilize the Lead Nurse when patient cannot be worked in the schedule and / or further medical decision-making is needed
  • Collaborate with the case manager / referral coordinator and operator on completing insurance forms making appointments handling correspondence scheduling hospital and laboratory services
  • Assist the billing department with completing incomplete / missing information in a timely manner

Clinical Duties :

  • Check in patients for scheduled visits with the health care provider. Check in includes vital signs (blood pressure temperature pulse respiration height weight BMI Assessment of pain LMP Medications Allergies HPI chief complaint and past health history on all new patients) retrieve patient history if applicable (prior labs x-rays) and assess patient needs.
  • Provides patient services not requiring the need of a provider according to established protocol.
  • Records any contact with patients in chart (Patient identifiers verified prior to any documentation).
  • Perform point of care testing and treatments according to established protocol.
  • Participate in quarterly lab proficiency testing
  • Responsible for reviewing lab and other reports administering proper follow through.
  • Arrange follow up with provider when necessary
  • Send written notice to patient according to established protocols i.e. pap smears immunizations etc.
  • Prepare room for procedures and assist providers as necessary.
  • Checks and stocks room daily for adequate supplies
  • Schedule x-rays or other diagnostic tests and provide patient education for exam preparation.
  • Has equipment and supplies ready as necessary for procedures and minor surgery i.e. pap biopsies I and Ds laceration repair toenail removal
  • Ensure that proper sterilization procedures are being followed.
  • Prepares and administers medication orally intramuscularly sublingually intravenously (if applicable) using excellent technique.
  • Calculates drug doses accurately (Yearly medication calculation competency)
  • Send Task to the RX refill nurses as needed
  • Participates in Patient Education.
  • Have materials and handouts readily available in the room or able to retrieve information from the internet.
  • Request support from professional staff when required.
  • Assists other teams when needed.
  • Respond to Flags and adding to the workgroup of the clinic assigned to for the day
  • Maintains and completes inbox for a nurse out sick or if you are the extra nurse for the clinic
  • Assists in overall operations of assigned clinic.
  • Monthly inventory
  • Proper care of equipment and supplies
  • Assist with orientation of new medical assistants.
  • Attends staff meetings
  • Checks and signs off on crash cart regularly in compliance with protocol.
  • Participates in continuing education on a regular basis and as offered
  • Is supportive and attends in-services provided by VWHS
  • Knowledgeable about emergency calls and maintains current CPR
  • Completes and passes annual competency assessments.
  • Specific assignments according to the health care provider that the nurse works with on a regular basis.
  • Comply with all CLIA AAHC and other certifying or accrediting agency regulations and standards.
  • Other duties that may not be specified
  • Requirements :

  • Graduate from a medical assistant school and one-year medical office experience preferred
  • Current Medical Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred
  • Knowledge of equipment and technology used in the nursing area.
  • BLS certification / training and certification
  • Why Join Valley-Wide

    Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado. As a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

  • Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
  • Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
  • Employer-paid Basic Life LTD STD
  • Retirement Match
  • Health Dental Vision Insurance HRA FSA DCA Retirement Plan
  • Paid Leave :
  • Vacation : 10 days accrued per year

  • Sick Leave : 12 days accrued per year
  • Holidays : 7days per year 3Floating Holidays
  • Pay Range : Hourly Min : $17.64 Max : $22.05 (based on qualifications and experience) with a $2.50 differential for each hour worked.
  • For more information and to apply visit our website : Valley-Wide Careers

    Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.

    Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) For more information on employee rights under FMLA please visit : FMLA Employee Rights

    Key Skills

    EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 17 - 22

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