POSITION: Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical administrative and clinical support

DUTIES:

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs.
• Records information into the patient's medical record.
• Provides patients with instructions form physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
• Ensures all pertinent information is in patients' health records prior to their appointments.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies.
• Maintains instruments and prepares equipment for sterilization.
• Takes messages and provides feedback per physician instruction and patient's medical record.
• Refills prescriptions per physician instruction and documentation in patient's medical record.
• Assists with injections.
• Accurately, quickly, and courteously receives incoming emergency and nonemergency calls.
• Accurately and quickly updates Electronic Health Record system for calls and prescription refills.
• Participate in job-related training sessions and seminars and attend required staff meetings.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics.
• Knowledge of commonly used drugs, their categories and medical pharmacological terminology.
• Knowledge of laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to operate telephone, computer and other specialized communication equipment.
• Ability to work within a Windows operating system and related programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle clients in a calm, professional, friendly and patient manner.
• Ability to think and react quickly and effectively to tense or emergency situations.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to recall details from numerous informational resources.
• Ability to prioritize decisions based upon multiple criteria and identifiable standards.
• Ability to type 35 words per minute, accurately.
• Ability to multitask under stressful situations.
• Ability to perform blood draws, if certified by the state to do so.
• Ability to comprehend or learn department practices, rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate medical equipment (televideo, blood pressure cuff, scale, etc.)
• Ability to transfer patients up to 251 pounds.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant certification or registration from approved organization required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required.
• At least 1 year of experience preferred.
• Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure.
• Required possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen.

WAGE: $15.97 - $21.16/ Hourly

SHIFT: Full time - 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

JOBSITE: Canon City, CO

BENEFITS: Extensive benefits package

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