Medical Assistant

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Location : 8585 W 14th Ave #B-2 Lakewood, CO 80215

Pay Range : $20.68 - $25.86 per hour; depending on experience and certification

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of healthcare providers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Interviews patients, accurately takes vital signs such as : manual BP, pulse rate, temperature, 02 level, weight and height, and properly records information into EMR.
• Prepares exam rooms for examination of patients as well as stocking them.
• Hands instruments and materials to provider as directed for certain procedure.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs EKG's, urinalysis, strep test, flu test, covid test, mono test, pregnancy test, checks patients A1C, etc.
• Gives injections per providers orders (intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous).
• Handles portal messages from patients, refill medications, order additional labs or imaging as needed, complete prior authorizations, complete precertification for imaging, etc.
• Must have effective communication skills and instructs patient and / or their family as directed by the provider.
• Call patients to discuss results as directed by the provider while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Keys data into EMR to maintain office and patient records.
• May be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed or as directed by supervision (i.e. assist with patient check-in).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The position requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and finger use. Pushing and pulling are occasionally required. Use of a computer, keyboard, and telephone along with various office machines is an essential part of the job.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Medical Assistant. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The Medical Assistant may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed or as directed by supervision.

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