What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank Medical Assistant position at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus?
Calling all Medical Assistant and Certified Medical Assistants! Our busy clinics are recruiting for Medical Assistants! We need your training and skills to help our clinic run smoothly, providing our patients with top-notch quality care. PRN through full-time is available based on the needs of the clinic.
The Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The MA/CMA works to facilitate clinic workflow, assist patients, and ensure safe, seamless delivery of care for each patient.
Responsibilities
- Accurately rooms patients, obtain & records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care.
- Accurately processes and records telephone messages in patient medical records and according to policy.
- Assists in preparing prescription refills for providers and according to policy.
- Maintains patient confidentiality, written and verbal.
- Communicates effectively and in an attentive manner with every patient encounter.
- Verifies patient’s understanding of the purpose of the visit.
- Accurately documents all care provided and procedures performed within the patient’s medical record.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant:
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR one year of medical assistant work experience.
Certified Medical Assistant:
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
- One year of medical assistant work experience.
- Current CMA certification (i.e. AAMA, NCCT).
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with MS Office.
- Experience with EPIC.
- Experience with Kronos.
- Experience with HealthStream.
Conditions of Employment:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider-level CPR certification.
- Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
- Must be able to work in person.
- Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organizational and personal skills.
- Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills.
- Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedures.
- Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.
- Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures.
- Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
- Ability to accurately take and record vital signs.
- Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Questions should be directed to: Jessica Asherin, Jessica.Asherin@cuanschutz.edu
**Applications accepted online at https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=33044&lang=en
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as
Medical Assistant: $44,116
Certified Medical Assistant: $47,813
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting and will be prorated by FTE. This position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,116.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Urology
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Highlands Ranch, CO 80129: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,116 - $47,813
