Medical Assistant II/LPN- MARC

We are expanding and have a Great opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant to join our Medical Center/MARC in Pueblo and MARC in Trinidad, CO.

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

What Youll Be Doing

As a CMA/RMA OR LPN you would be providing direct care to patients experiencing emotional crisis and serious psychiatric issues in an environment that is a less restrictive alternative to hospitalization. You would be conducting nursing assessments. Youd also have the distinct opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Health Solutions professionals to serve individuals in Trinidad.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Healthcare Services and Supervisor of Healthcare Services and MARC. This position would provide support to the provider teams by assisting in all office-based functions within scope. This position would be based in Trinidad.

Administrative Duties:

• Patient check in and check out.
• Keeps accurate, complete and up-to-date records with 100% compliance with set standards.
• Maintains respect for privacy by adhering to confidentiality in all phases of work.
• Adheres to the spirit of the mission statement while performing assigned duties.
• Maintains competency and proficiency with the electronic health record.

Clinical duties:

• Perform CLIA Waved testing
• Assists with medical and surgical procedures
• Assist the medical staff in patient education
• Administers vaccine and medication injections, (IM and SC)
• Stocks supplies
• Venipuncture and takes vital signs
• Takes health history and obtain laboratory samples
• Performs EKG, inhalation therapy and other in house laboratory and physical tests as directed by medical staff
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment for patients and maintains exam rooms
• Assist in maintenance of instruments, equipment and cleans and autoclaves instruments as needed
• Provides medical services as ordered by the treating team that is appropriate to the age-specific needs of all patients in accordance with the principles of growth and development for infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric life cycles
• Witness and collect urine samples
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by a supervisor/director

Integration and Team Participation:

• Schedules x-rays and other medical testing, working with insurance companies as required for any pre-authorization needs
• Works with other team members in the integration setting and follows universal precautions to protect self and patients
• Be sensitive to cultural differences and able to work with patient from diverse racial, ethnic, educations and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities
• Have an understanding of substance use disorders and support the medical team to ensure the highest quality care to patients with substance use disorders.
• Create a positive and compassionate interaction with patients.
• Support the successful recovery of patients and improve the quality of their lives.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally moves equipment and supplies as well as patients with mobility limitations.
• Frequently uses medical equipment such as venipuncture needles and blood pressure devices
• Frequently stays stationary for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walks for prolonged periods.
• Frequently exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Frequently exposed to stressful or emergent situations.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment to record health data.
• Consistently communicate with patients.

What Youll Like About Us

• Competitive pay $22.00 hourly
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule

• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

What were looking forThe Must-Haves

• High school diploma is required.
• Certified medical assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced primary integrated healthcare practice
• Computer proficiency
• Basic Life Support Certificate
• Pass background check
• Successful track record in a fast-paced work environment
• Colorado drivers license and good driving record

What wed Like to See in youthe Nice-to-Haves

• Two years of medical office/healthcare experience
• Knowledge of billing and medical electronic health records is preferred
• Spanish language skills

Open until filled EOE, M/F