Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Medical Assistant

Reports to: Medical Program Manager

Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time

Salary Range: $21-$28 per hour (DOE), plus overnight shift differential

Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Shifts: Day 7AM - 7:30PM | Overnight 7PM - 7:30AM

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant will perform various office, medical, and clinical duties, working directly with medical and clinical staff to assist with the needs of clients and their care while in treatment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital.
• Inventory management experience.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Substance abuse/detox experience preferred.
• QMAP required.
• BLS certification required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to be compassionate to those needing and receiving services.
• High level of professionalism.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and patient relations skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
• Must be adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s EMR system.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain all patient records via the EMR system.
• Record patient information such as medical histories, vital signs, etc.
• Perform basic lab tests.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Medication administration.
• Instruct patients about medication.
• Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed.
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments as needed.
• Complete necessary paperwork and forms.
• Call in provider orders to ensure prescriptions are accurate and timely.
• Assist with admits by following all steps and protocols of orientation, including conducting searches and cataloging of personal items.
• Assist in searches, inspections, checks, and investigations as part of treatment procedures.
• Ensure patient engagement in programming and activities.
• Facilitate patient group sessions and ensure proper documentation.
• Complete routine checks.
• Participate in shift exchange, discussing any pertinent changes in the patients’ status (clinical, medical, behavioral, etc.).
• Provide activity and appointment transportation for patients.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42CFR Part 2 compliance, adhere to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and accrediting agency regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
• Climbing stairs, walking, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, using hands, see, talk, hear.
• Exposure to a medical and clinical environment.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
• Driving in all weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks:

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*

Financial

• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)

*Full-time employees

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.