Medical Assistant jobs in Denver, CO

Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)

Reports To: Team Lead and Operations Team

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Note: This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an

all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Summary: Support practitioners and other members of the health care team by gathering patient medical

history, taking and recording vital sign information, and assisting with minor, office-based procedures.

Conducting testing, medication administration and patient care as ordered by a practitioner.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Greets and rooms patients including taking all vitals such as ht, wt, temp, pulse, respiratory, and/or
• pulse oximetry.*
• Completes intake of patients in the room including reviewing med hx, social hx, medication lists and
• chief complaint.*
• Anticipates if provider needs any other tests run including Hgb Mc, Quick Strep, Rapid Flu, Urine Dip,
• and pregnancy test.*
• Conducts call backs as directed by providers including getting lab results, prescription refills, tickler
• files, re-scheduling and general messages.*
• Responsible for injections, phlebotomy, setting up and assisting with procedures, nebulizers, and
• EKGs.*
• Conducts drug and alcohol testing according to Department of Transportation and company guidelines.
• Conducts Occupational Medicine testing including audio testing, pulmonary function testing, respirator
• fit testing, physical capacity exams, Department of Transportation exams, Federal Aviation exams, etc.
• Opens, closes, cleans, and stocks exam rooms. Autoclaves instruments.*
• Answers phones, checks in/checks out patients, and processes referrals when needed.*
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures;
• and federal, state, and local requirements.*
• Participates in required city, state, and regulatory trainings and meetings as assigned by the employer.*
• Performs any other duties that assist in the operations of the office.*

* Essential Job Function

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and

procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before

groups of customers or employees of the organization. Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate medication dosing, height/weight conversions, figures and amounts such as discounts,

interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of

basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram

form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel;

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, Google Suite, and AthenaNet.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and

experience.

Specialized Training:

Medical Assistant Training

Certificates and Licenses:

Medical Assistant License or Certification

CPR certification

Equipment:

A1C Machine

AED Machine

Audiometer

Autoclave

Basic Office Equipment

EKG machine

Nebulizer

Oxygen Tank

Stethoscope

Spirometer

Urine Analyzer

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Accurately measure blood pressure and vital signs

Computer literacy and Keyboard skills

Customer service

Diplomacy

Math aptitude

Oral communication

Organization

Phlebotomy/injections

Professionalism

Proofreading skills

Telephone etiquette

Time management

Written communication

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach

with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel,

crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific

vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to see color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.