What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Grand River Health?
BASIC FUNCTION: The Medical Assistant plays a vital role on our healthcare team, providing both administrative and clinical support to ensure smooth operations and quality patient care. They will provide direct compassionate and professional medical care to patients in our clinics and assist in all aspects of medical practice under the supervision of a medical provider.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients’ medical record.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Rooming patients and setting up procedures for providers.
- Assessing needs of patients, checking vital signs, providing laboratory procedures as appropriate and ensuring proper follow-up care.
- Administering immunizations.
- May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Participating in frequent interaction with patients regarding all levels of concerns and questions.
- Keeping up-to-date on public health policies and procedures.
- Performing as a positive member of a clinic team.
- Executing duties with a willingness to help others who are in need.
- Observing and practicing the policies and procedures of Grand River Clinics and Grand River Hospital District.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant preferred.
- Experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
- Must have current BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
SALARY INFORMATION:
- $18.50 - $27.72 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
- Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
- Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience
APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled
BENEFITS:
This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, with prescription drug coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- PTO accrual from day one
- Extended illness benefits/time off
- 457 retirement plan with match
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.
These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day
Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
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