Medical Assistant

Rocky Mountain Health Care; Colorado Springs (CO); Híbrido; USD 26.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Wellness program

Telemedicine program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life insurance (basic)

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Accidental injury insurance

Critical illness coverage

Hospital indemnity

403(b) savings plan

Legal Shield & IDShield

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time-Off

Descripción de la vacante

Rocky Mountain Health Care in Colorado Springs is hiring a Medical Assistant to prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and assist in patient care. Responsibilities include history taking, phlebotomy, and supporting multiple clinic sites as needed.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, certification within 640 hours, and strong communication skills. Experience with elder populations is preferred; benefits are provided.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Certification within 640 hours (4 months) of employment is required to remain eligible.
• One year of experience with frail or elderly population preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and electronic timekeeping and EMR/EHR systems.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares equipment and rooms for examination of participants.
• Takes vital signs and weights and records in electronic medical record.
• Takes brief history of reason for visit.
• Monitors participants and reports variances to the Clinic Nurse or Physician.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant information.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with biohazard precautions.
• Travels to clinic sites as needed to support coverage.
• Phlebotomy services as needed, including venipuncture and processing.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Quality focus

People focus

Technical expertise

Educación

Medical Assistant program

Herramientas

EMR/EHR systems

Medical equipment

Descripción del empleo

Medical Assistant# Medical AssistantColorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909End Date 09/25/2026## OverviewSalary Range$19.25 - $22.14 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## Description**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Medical Assistant prepares rooms for exams; receives participants in the medical clinic; takes and documents vital signs and weights; receives brief medical history regarding reason for visit from participants; assist in overall participant care.**MISSION**: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence**COMPETENCIES:*** Technical Expertise* Problem Solving* Teamwork* Effective Communication* Results Oriented* Personal Credibility* Quality Focus* People Focus* Flexibility**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Prepares equipment and rooms for examination of participants* Takes vital signs and weights of participants; record information in electronic medical record* Takes brief history of reason for visit* Monitors participants and reports any variances to normal to the Clinic Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician for further assessment* Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families* Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions* Travel to all clinic sites as needed to support clinic coverage needs* Phlebotomy services as needed, to include venipuncture, processing specimens and prepare specimens appropriately for laboratory pick up* Other duties as requested/assigned## Qualifications* Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required* Preferred Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant with one of the National Certifying organizations; The American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), The American Medical Technologists (RMA), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), The National HealthCareer Association (CCMA), and National Association for Health Professionals (NRCMA). The employee will be expected to take and pass a Medical Assistant examination from one of the above listed Certifying Agencies within or immediately upon completing 640 hours (4 months) of employment. Certification will be required to remain eligible for employment* One year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred, typically in a hospital, long term care facility, or home health care program* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers* Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records* Knowledge of medical equipment and instrumentsWe strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.