Medical Assistant Orthopedics

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to provide clinical support to patients and assist care providers with both clinical and administrative tasks. This role supports patient flow, prepares exam rooms, conducts vital signs, and handles basic lab duties under supervision.

Based in Briargate Ortho, the position is a 1.0 FTE with a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, offering benefits and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Preferred: Orthopedic and pediatrics.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for visits and assists with examinations.
• Provides general office support including phone and fax management.
• Maintains clinic workflows and patient flow with providers.
• Verifies patient information and documents medical history and vitals.
• Supports patient care by assisting during examinations and basic lab tasks.
• Completes medical records and coordinates referrals and authorizations.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical and administrative support.

Job Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical and administrative support.

Additional Information

• Location: Briargate Ortho
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
• Shift: M-F 7:30-5 shifts will vary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Conducts quality checks.
• Provides general office support including phone and fax management.
• Serves as the preceptor for new staff, including orientation, education, skill validation, tracking, assessment and monitoring progress.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Reports areas of concern to next care provider.
• Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic testing; disposing of contaminated supplies; cleaning or preparing for sterilization of medical instruments; administering medications per policy and procedures; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies and other duties within scope.
• Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinic flow by coordinating with providers, and monitoring patient flow.
• Provides phlebotomy.
• Completes lab test follow up and medical record documentation.
• Prepares and completes medical record for visit by recording patient information, treatment, and test results. Assists with patient “MyChart” enrollment.
• Participates in the standardized education of patients through written instructions and answering questions as directed by provider.
• Independently initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • High School diploma or GED
• Area of Study
  • Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Experience
  • Required: None. Preferred: Orthopedic and pediatrics
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $20.00 to $25.09

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.