Medical Assistant - Certified

Sunrise-Community-Health-Center; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sunrise Community Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Aims Student Health & Wellness Center in Greeley, CO. The role involves clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of medical providers, including vital signs, patient intake, phlebotomy, and medication administration.

You will support team-based care, ensure efficient clinic flow, and maintain accurate EHR documentation. Competitive benefits, PTO, and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• 0-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage for patients and assist providers.
• Schedule appointments and record vital signs and medical histories in the EHR.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with procedures.
• Draw blood and administer medications as directed by providers.
• Maintain clean and stocked examination rooms and ensure proper clinic flow.
• Explain treatments and instructions to patients and coordinate follow-up care.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR familiarity

Patient triage

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

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Medical Assistant - Certified

Regular Full Time Aims Student Health & Wellness Center Greeley, CO, US

Salary Range: $22.46 To $27.44 Hourly

Application Deadline: Accepted on an ongoing basis.

Entry I Salary:$22.46 per hour for those with 0-12 months relevant experience.

Salary Range: Up to $27.44 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and position level.

Sunrise Community Health Summary

Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.

Medical Assistant:

The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of medical providers. The Medical Assistant duties include scheduling appointments, taking, and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by medical provider.

Position Summary:

With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, the Medical Assistant will:

• Provide proper triage for patients.
• Assist medical providers with procedures.
• Monitor, maintain, and provide appropriate follow-up flags and phone notes in EHR desktop.
• Record patient medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Chart pertinent data in EHR.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Stock exam rooms to maintain par levels.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Authorize drug refills in adherence to scope of practice and refill protocol and provide prescription information to pharmacy.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physician’s instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and packs, dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, follow-up care, referrals, and medication refills.
• Return calls to patients in a timely manner and place outgoing calls as indicated by Providers.
• Assist team to maintain proper clinic flow.
• Team Based Care – Clinical Care Collaboration – Work in collaboration and continuous partnership with providers, clinical staff, and community resources in a team approach to promote access to appropriate care in the goal of enhancing patient health.
• Pre-Visit Team Based Planning – Review daily schedule and chart by care team, ensure documented instructions are written on the schedule, typed into the EHR appointment note, or in the EHR as a flag or clinical list update.
• Ensure patient visit is more efficient by identifying: 1. Records from transitions of care are available during the patient visit. 2. Results from labs or diagnostic are in the EHR. 3. Labs or other services that are not specified in the standing orders protocols.
• Participate in collaborative measures. Follow and initiate policy for standing orders. Schedule appointments and enter appointment date and time into computer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification (i.e., CMA, RMA, or other nationally recognized certifications) required.
• 0-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Perks and Benefits:

At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. We value a healthy work life balance by providing generous paid time off. Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!

Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.

GenerousPTO and Leave Times:

• Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
• FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive 401K Plan
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Referral Bonus

Professional Development:

• Tuition and Training Reimbursement
• Agency Wide Training
• Master Class Subscription

Get Involved:

• Employee Recognition Programs

* Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.

Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu) and Tdap Vaccines are required for ALL staff. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged.

Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.