Medical Assistant II - Urology

Description

Location:  UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center - Denver, CO

Department:  Urology

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days 

Pay:  $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:
Performs clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office at a proficient level and independent of supervision. Acts a subject matter expert for other MAs. Makes recommendations to improve programs, products, processes or services.

Responsibilities:
Under the direction and supervision of a provider or nurse: leads huddles, identifies transitions of care, updates Advance Directive information and completes PHQ2 and PHQ9 when indicated during the rooming process. Participates in motivational interviewing and techniques of self-management support (goal setting and patient readiness to change). Manages patient expectations and is able to resolve patient concerns independently.

Sets up and supports providers with procedures. Performs high level disinfection. Provides in-basket management support for providers .Assumes formal role as preceptor to onboard new hire MA’s. Assists with traces and regulatory readiness.

Lends experience and expertise to other team members. Leads others to solve complex problems. Identifies and recommends ways to eliminate waste and inefficiencies in the practice. Serves as an EPIC change agent and embeds EPIC functionality into practice work flows to maximize efficiency.

On an annual basis participates on a practice committee. Completes preceptor training. Attends 1 customer service training session or 1 leadership training session from a list of courses identified by practice leadership. Provides one annual in-service to team members on a topic mutually agreed upon with practice manager.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Minimum required education: High School diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience: Medical Assistant at UCHealth.
  

• Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. 
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. 

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. 
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. 
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. 
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

* Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours. 

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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