Certified Medical Assistant - Float Pool (PRN)

Certified Medical Assistant - Float Pool (PRN)University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Community Practice Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Float Pool (PRN) Position #: 00853888 – Requisition #: 41382 Job Summary: The Float Pool Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider across all Community Practice clinics, specialties, and care teams based on patient care and operational needs of the CU School of Medicine Community Practice Department. The Float Pool CMA adapts to varying clinic environments, patient populations, and workflows while working to facilitate clinic workflow, assist patients, and ensure safe, seamless delivery of care for each patient. Key Responsibilities: Accurately rooms patients, obtains and records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care. Accurately processes and records telephone messages in patient medical records and according to policy. Assists in preparing prescription refills for providers according to policy. Maintains patient confidentiality, written and verbal. Communicates effectively and in an attentive manner with every patient encounter. Verifies the patient's understanding of the purpose of the visit. Accurately documents all care provided and procedures performed within the patient's medical record. Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver Metro, CO. Why Join Us: Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accrues over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 15/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program. One year of medical assistant work experience. Current CMA certification (i.e., AAMA, NCCT). Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with MS Office. Experience with EPIC. Experience with Kronos. Experience with HealthStream. Conditions of Employment: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider-level CPR certification. Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position. Must be able to work in-person. Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong organizational and personal skills. Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills. Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedures. Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care. Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures. Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures. Ability to accurately take and record vital signs. Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.