Primary City/State:

Timnath, Colorado

Department Name:

MA Apprentice Program

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Primary Location Salary Range:

$16.89 - $25.34 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Additional Job Description

Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Apply today.

Working as a Physician Practice Patient Assistant until the next cohort of MA Apprentice's begin in August 2024.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturdays 8am to 12pm.

Locations included are all NOCO PCP and/or Specialty Clinics

Duties include rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in patients charts, cleaning exam rooms, stocking, chart prep and prior authorizations. After 10 weeks into the program, the MA preceptor will observe MA Apprentice perform hands on skills ( EKG, Blood Draws, POC testing, Injections ). Once the 20-week program is completed, they will apply for any open position in BMG.

Banner partners with Front Range Community College for the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship. The program is a compressed model and completed in 20 weeks. After successful completion of the program, apprentice's will take the NHA MA Exam and become a Certified Medical Assistant. Time is split between the campus and clinics for a total of 40 hours a week. Outside of the 40 hours a week, there is an online portion of the class requiring an addition 10-15 hours a week.

All chosen candidates will begin working as a Physician Practice Patient Assistant until the next cohort of MA Apprentice's begin in August 2024. Duties include rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in patients charts, cleaning exam rooms, stocking, chart prep and prior authorizations. Clinic placements will be determined prior to starting and will be in a Banner Clinic in Northern Colorado. Once the program starts in August, they will work closely with a MA Preceptor and observe out of scope duties, while functioning as a Phys. Practice Patient Assistant. After 10 weeks into the program, the MA preceptor will observe MA Apprentice perform hands on skills (EKG, Blood Draws, POC testing, Injections). Once the 20 week program is completed, they will apply for any open Medical Assistant position in BMG and move into a core position.

Interviews will begin in April 2024 with a delayed start in July 2024.

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides a variety of administrative and clinical support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the clinic and serves as part of the care team. Responsible for performing duties that are taught with onsite education and training. Provides outstanding customer service and ensures a smooth patient flow process by providing services in admissions, scheduling patients, paperwork completion, and communication between providers and other clinical support staff.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Collects patient data in the intake process, escorts patients back to the patient exam rooms, takes vitals. and documents all interactions according to policy. Communicates and reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the provider and ensures findings are accurately documented in the medical record.

2. Assists patients and their families with completing documents and initiates interpreter services for those with communication barriers. Uses discretion and is attentive to issues of HIPAA. Processes patient specific documents according to HIMS guidelines including identifying and placing manual barcodes on documents. Follows guidelines to assist with preparing medical records for the next day.

3. Maintains a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment in accordance with infection prevention standards. May assist in room set-up and tray set-up dependent on specialty and needs of the department and under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.

4. Receives incoming calls from both internal and external lines, documents messages and routes to appropriate clinical staff, transferring calls when necessary. Provides support to include, pick-up/prioritizing/distributing mail, completing purchase requests, ordering supplies/forms, maintaining and re-stocking lobbies.

5. Ensures documentation in medical records are complete. Assists in facilitating requests for patient medical records from hospitals, practice offices and other ancillary. Follows guidelines and assists in developing procedures to ensure that medical records are in compliance with all state and federal laws.

6. Optimizes patient flow by using effective customer service communication skills utilizing kindness, tact and courtesy to ensure positive patient response to service. Demonstrates proactive interpersonal communications skills when relating to internal and external customers. Uses discretion and is attentive to issues of customer confidentiality. Demonstrates skills in pro-active resolution and attempts to resolve scheduling conflicts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Current BLS certification is required.

Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 6 months of healthcare experience. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Computer literacy and keyboarding skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2024-08-02

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