Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 58,676,000 - 90,862,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant II role at CommonSpirit Health is a vital clinical support position within our Mountain Region clinic network. You will perform a broad range of clinical tasks, maintain accurate chart documentation, support front office duties as needed, and contribute to an efficient, patient-centered care environment.

We value growth through the MA Clinical Ladder and expect strong clinical skills, patient-care commitment, and collaboration with providers and the care team to address

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association.
• National CMA/CCMA/RMA certification through AAMA/AMT/ARMA/NAHP/NHA/NCCT.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs through observation, interviews, and chart review.
• Perform clinical tasks and ensure patient flow in the clinic.
• Contribute to care planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient/family education and assess health literacy.
• Use motivational interviewing and self-management support tools.
• Precept and mentor new staff or MA students.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Motivational interviewing

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

BLS certification

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant II, you will assume a crucial supportive role, collaborating with the healthcare team and patients/families to identify and meet their comprehensive needs while promoting optimal health, well-being, and safety.

Every day you will perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by providers, meticulously maintain accurate chart documentation, participate in professional development, and potentially assist with front office duties, all while contributing to an efficient and patient-focused work environment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a commitment to patient care standards, strong clinical skills, and personal accountability for relationship-based care and our organizational mission. Your dedication to growth within our MA Clinical Ladder is highly valued.

• Assess patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records & clinical data, and evaluate patient's response and report to responsible provider to ensure optimal patient outcome.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions including but not limited to vital signs, mini treatments/procedures, prevention services, previsit planning and postvisit follow up, medication refills per protocol for existing treatment plans and ensures patient flow through the clinic is efficient.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of patient plan of care and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; determine presence/absence of barriers to active participation in the individualized care plan and ability to self-manage their health conditions, with the purpose of planning patient care and care coordination.
• Provide patient/family education through assessment of patient/family, health literacy, barriers to learning readiness, needs, and ability, then provide teaching and evaluate effectiveness of teaching; patient engagement.
• Encourage patient engagement in the healthcare partnership through the use of motivational interviewing, evidence-based self management support protocols, tools, and teach back methodology.
• Precepts and mentors new staff or medical assistant students as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• BLS through American Heart Association
• Nationally Certified as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant by one of the following: AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NAHP, NHA or NCCT
• Successful completion of all Medical Assistant Core Skills, as well as additional competencies which are specialty specific, as defined within the Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants

Preferred

• Completion of Medical Assisting Program/Trade/Technical School
• Completion of EMT Program/Trade/Technical School

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region provides home care, end-of-life-care and operates two senior living communities. Our individualized care approach enables team members to enjoy a deeper connection with patients and their families. Whether you prefer the support and camaraderie of a residential setting or the autonomy and flexibility of delivering care and comfort in a home setting, we hire RNs, CNAs, LPNs, rehab/therapy professionals, clinical leaders and activity coordinators to be part of our exceptional team.

Pay Range

$20.46 - $31.71 /hour