Administrative Administrative Medical Assistant

Banner Health; Greeley (CO); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules (select positions)

Fewer Shifts Cancelled

Weekly pay

403(b) Pre-tax retirement

Resources for living (Employee Assist.

MyWell-Being (Wellness program)

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Job summary

Banner Staffing Services-WR in Colorado is seeking an Administrative Medical Assistant for a remote capacity role supporting patient calls for PCPs and Specialty Clinics. The position involves medication refills, messaging, referrals, and imaging orders processing.

The role is remote, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:45am–5:15pm, assignment-based. Prior clinical office experience and medical assisting certification within one year are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge; completion of Banner-approved medical assistant training program that meets state regulations.
• Uncertified Medical Assistant may be placed up to 12 months to obtain certification; certification required within one year of hire (RMA, CMA, CCMA, NCMA).
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with medical software; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage multiple changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Performs chart review to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures (blood pressure, respiration, heart rate, temperature), phlebotomy, ear irrigation and EKGs; acts as chaperone as needed.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines to identify care gaps for preventative and maintenance care; follows standing orders where appropriate.
• Uses EHR to obtain medical information when communicating with patients and care team regarding care, medications, high-risk patients, and follow-up.
• Collaborates with care team to meet performance metrics and clinical quality measures.
• Maintains clinical skills and provides direct patient care on an as-needed basis; completes onboarding and ACED as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical assistant training program

Job description

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado

Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-WR

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Find your path in health care. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

Current Staffing Assignment: We currently have an Administrative Medical Assistant opportunity working in a remote capacity. This role will support answering calls for patients for PCP's and Specialty Clinics. This role will be responsible for supporting patients with medication refills, sending messages, referrals and processing imaging orders.

Location: Remote, Northern Colorado

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 5:15pm Assignment Based

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Resources for living (Employee Assistance Program)
• MyWell-Being (Wellness program)
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing administrative tasks (indirect care) that support the care team in providing direct medical care. This position utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and external resources or tools to provide a complete assessment of the patient's health status, which includes identifying care gaps prior to the patient encounter. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and communication skills to assure that patients get the indicated care when and where they need and want it, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. Patient contact via telephone is a critical component of this position, highlighting the medical background and communication skills necessary.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs chart review to ensure coordinated patient care.
2. Assists providers with exams and minor in office procedures which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomy, ear irrigation and EKGs. Acts as chaperone as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
3. Utilizes evidence based guidelines when identifying care gaps for preventative and maintenance care. Utilizes standing orders as appropriate.
4. Utilizes EHR to obtain medical information when communicating with the patient or medical care team regarding respective preventative care, chronic care, specific medications, high risk patients, and those not seen recently in the clinic.
5. Collaborates with care team to meet expected performance metrics and clinical quality measures. Identifies areas for improvement based on results of clinical performance where applicable.
6. Maintains clinical skills and provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Completes all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed. Participates in Annual Clinical Education Days (ACED), as needed or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of a Banner approved medical assistant training program that also meets state defined regulations.
• An Uncertified Medical Assistant will be placed in this position up to, but no more than 12 months from date of hire in order to obtain certification. Active Medical Assistant Certification is required within one year of hire. Active Medical Assistant certification: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Health Career Association (NHA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing prior