Medical Assistant

Colorado Psychiatric; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

OptumCare in Golden, CO seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians under supervision. You will perform patient-oriented procedures, assist with minor medical tasks, and handle a broad range of clerical duties to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

The role is located at 1707 Cole Blvd, Golden, CO. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience, and BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from waiting area to exam rooms and assist with procedures.
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs to supervising clinician.
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain logs.
• Document all procedures and maintain clean exam and treatment areas.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

PHI handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or relevant experience

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

$4000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for performing patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician, RN, or LVN to ensure safe and appropriate patient care. The MA assists the clinician with minor medical and surgical procedures; performs a broad spectrum of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care assistance.

This position is located at: 1707 Cole Blvd Golden CO

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers
• Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Anticipate the clinician's needs and carries out orders
• Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from waiting area to exam rooms. Escorts patients to ancillary services as needed
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician
• Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate
• Assist clinician with procedures as requested
• Ensure proper documentation of all procedures
• Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment
• Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, transport, etc.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience
• BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in an ambulatory care setting as a Medical Assistant/EMT
• Pediatric experience
• Electronic medical records (EMR) experience
• Experience in primary care, internal medicine or specialty care such as pediatrics, pain management, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, oncology, senior care, OBGYN, urgent care
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Willing to travel to various OptumCare CO clinic locations as needed

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment