Medical Assistant -AURORA

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant - AURORA

At Colorado Kidney Care, we provide the highest quality, most comprehensive and up-to-date care for our patients.  Our employees are talented, passionate health care professionals who know how to provide excellent patient care and customer service.  We look for people who have a strong work ethic with a positive outlook and team-work attitude.

  The ideal candidate must possess excellent computer skills as we are an electronic medical records based practice.  Qualified candidate must have a minimum of six months  of relevant experience. This is a position for our office on the Aurora Medical Center.  The work week is Monday-Friday, with flexible schedule options available, includes a 4 day work week. 

  We offer excellent benefits, generous paid time off plan and highly competitive pay, starting at $23 - $25 per hour commensurate with experience. Bi-lingual pay may be offered.  Employment  is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening and background check. The position will remain posted until filled.

  Responsibilities and Duties :

• Greet patients and perform Check-in and Check-out procedures in an accurate and timely manner
• Room patients, process urine specimens, and take vitals
• Process patient payments and perform billing payment entry
• Prepare payment batches and maintain accurate office money and cash transactions  
• Schedule patient appointments
• Perform medication, test and procedure authorizations
• Distribute notes and information to outside providers/entities when needed
• Prepare for patient office visits and prepare lab work in patient charts
• Maintain appointment waitlist and schedule waitlist appointments whenever possible 
• Scan and attach patient medical records and administrative documents in EMR
• Utilize and maintain office communication through Outlook, calendars and task reminder
• Review and process incoming faxes, and flow labs that are not electronically sent
• Make patient reminder calls for lab work two weeks prior to patient appointments
• Cross coverage of other duties as needed & other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant education program and have a minimum of two years of relevant MA experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Professionalism in appearance, behavior, and communication
• Expected to communicate in a precise and clear manner, verbally and in writing
• Works with others in a cooperative and supportive manner  
• Displays patience and compassion in all patient interactions
• Ability to effectively multitask in a fast paced environment
• Possess an intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to navigate the internet proficiently
• Proficient with general math skills
• Expected to function at a high level of efficiency without constant supervision and also work as part of a team
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good MVR