Job Description

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical and administrative support. This role is at our Health Pavilions Adolescent Medicine Health Clinic. Adolescent Medicine Clinic sees patients age 12-23 years for primary care in addition to consultative care for patients referred from community and hospital providers for issues including eating disorders, mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, etc.), autonomic dysfunction/POTS, fatigue, ADHD, reproductive and sexual health concerns, and gynecologic care. We truly value adolescents as individuals, emphasize confidentiality and empower patients as they begin steps in transitioning from a pediatric to adult care model of health care.

Job Status: Flex. Requires at least (2) 8-hour shift per pay period. Shift details: Monday-Friday with variable hours between 7:30 AM-6 PM. Shift length will vary based on the needs of the clinics between 8 and 10 hours. Will orient to other clinics in the Health Pavilion and float as needed. No remote work.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Conducts quality checks.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Reports areas of concern to next care provider.
• Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic testing; disposing of contaminated supplies; cleaning or preparing for sterilization of medical instruments; administering medications per policy and procedures; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies and other duties within scope.
• Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinic flow by coordinating with providers, and monitoring patient flow.
• Provides phlebotomy.
• Completes lab test follow up and medical record documentation.
• Prepares and completes medical record for visit by recording patient information, treatment, and test results.
• Assists with patient "MyChart" enrollment.
• Participates in the standardized education of patients through written instructions and answering questions as directed by provider.
• Independently initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations.
• Provides general office support including phone and fax management.
• Serves as the preceptor for new staff, including orientation, education, skill validation, tracking, assessment and monitoring progress.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Experience - None
• Equivalency - One year of experience in a direct health care role may substitute for graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Certification(s) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR.
• Licensure - N/A

Salary Information:

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.59

Benefits Information:

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement:

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

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