Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant | Englewood, CO
Reporting to Supervisor, Patient Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is comprised of over 110 exceptionally skilled and experienced radiologists who provide professional radiology interpretation services to hospitals, surgery centers and private physician practices across Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Hawaii; they also provide those services to our joint-ventured outpatient imaging system, Invision Sally Jobe, which consists of ten imaging centers in the Denver metro area.

Almost all of our radiologists are fellowship-trained in their field of specialty, some are double-fellowship trained, and many hold Certificates of Additional Qualifications. Our radiologists have studied and trained at some of the most prestigious educational and healthcare institutions in the nation, and our interventional radiologists perform some of the most cutting-edge treatments available today. Their dedication to patient care, which is at the core of everything we do, is second to none!

Summary of Position:

The Medical Assistant (MA) Responsibilities will include directing workflow, triaging questions/concerns, rooming patients and communicating with providers, and assisting with other duties as outlined below. As part of the RIA Endovascular team you represent this practice all comments, attitudes, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the facilities image and perception of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, co-worker must be in manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct workflow for RIA Endovascular Clinic
• Prepares patients to be seen by RN, NP or Physician by bringing patient to clinic room or procedure rooms taking photos, height and weight and recording initial concerns.
• Responsible for documenting vital signs to include blood pressures, pulse ox, heart rate, and temperature.
• Contact referring physician offices to obtain orders, discuss exams, and coordinate care.
• Prepares and organizes all paperwork and previous exams/reports for the Radiologist prior to patient’s appointment.
• Documents patient’s medical information, including medical history and other pertinent information into patients Electronic Medical Record.
• Efficiently and effectively provides procedural support for a variety of patient procedures:
  • Procedure room is prepared with appropriate tray, supplies and support equipment
  • Patient is positioned properly for procedure
  • Carefully preps procedure area
• Assist Radiologist with procedures
• Maintains sterile technique during procedures
• Provide discharge education to patients post procedure and ensure that the patient understand instructions.
• Coordinate proper and complete scheduling of same-day add-on patients, including obtaining all necessary information on short notice.
• Prepares rooms by assisting in room turnover, sterile tray set up and break down and maintain required supplies in exam and procedure rooms on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with staff/radiologists, referring physician offices, and patients in order to identify and correct patient-related issues.
• Provide back-up coverage for front desk, including scheduling, answering phones, and greeting patients.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others and co-workers.
• Create and modify forms as needed.
• Complete other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Experience/Skill Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to effectively communicate with internal staff/radiologists, referring physician offices, and patients
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Medical terminology and scheduling experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Organized and detail oriented
• Computer skills and knowledge
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Must be dependable, flexible and reliable

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• MA certificate preferred

Compensation is between $21 to $26.00 per hour depending on qualifications

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Radiology Imaging Associate’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis and will remain open until filled.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Term life insurance, AD&D, and EAP

• Long Term Disability

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays

• Voluntary income protection options (ie. supplemental life insurance, accident, critical illness)

• Profit-sharing 401(k) retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

Full-time employees will become eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis. PRN employees are not eligible for benefits.