Medical Assistant I

3 weeks ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Denver Health Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant I to join our team at Denver Health. As a Medical Assistant I, you will provide nursing support with various functions such as screening, medication administration, treatments, vitals, and vaccinations. You will also assist the staff with clinical clerical functions and ensure smooth work and patient flow within the Denver Sheriff Health Services.

Essential Functions:

  • Accurately and efficiently takes vital signs and basic historical patient data.
  • Identifies abnormal patient findings and communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patient's health status to provider or nurse.
  • Provides safe administration of medications and immunizations (oral, IM, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal); obtains EKGs, orders appropriate tests as directed by provider; and schedules specialty and follow-up appointments as directed by provider.
  • Prepares patients for examinations, assists with examinations, cast or splint applications, minor procedures, and a variety of other medically related tasks within their scope of knowledge.
  • Documents accurately and appropriately in-patient medical record.
  • Reports change in patient condition to appropriate health care provider in a timely manner.
  • Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments/supplies and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization and restocking of exam and treatment rooms.
  • Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and infection control practices according to agency policies and procedures.
  • Engages in performance appraisal on a routine basis by accepting and providing constructive feedback and integrates feedback into practice.
  • Participates in competency reviews as required by department and assumes accountability for achieving goals set jointly with the manager for the next evaluation period.
  • May perform phlebotomy and perform various laboratory procedures after competency verified.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED Required.
  • Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school Required or Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program accredited program of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active LPN license Required.
  • Less than 1 year Completion of a 160 hour externship Required or less than 1 year 6 month direct patient care in outpatient setting Required.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
  • Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed.
  • Skill in taking vital signs.
  • Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Ability to learn and be proficient in electronic health record and paper record documentation.

Benefits:

  • Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans.
  • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
  • On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
  • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
  • Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
  • Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
  • Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
  • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

Our Values:

  • Respect.
  • Belonging.
  • Accountability.
  • Transparency.

Denver Health:

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured.

Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents, and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

For more about our commitment to diversity visit:

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