Medical Assistant Heart and Vascular

45500 Intermountain Medical Group Denver LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Denver is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in an ambulatory clinic setting. You will gather patient information, assist with visits, and communicate via phone and in person to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining attention to detail, and protecting patient PHI. This role requires either a MA program completion or equivalent experience, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or a current RN/LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care.
• Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

PHI privacy

Computer basics

Education

Medical Assistant Program

RN/LPN license

BLS Certification

National MA certification (RMA/NCMA/CCMA/CMA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

A Medical assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. A Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions. Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician, providing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.


• Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.


• Team Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care.


• Attention to detail and follow-through are key components in helping to provide the care that is needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or a current RN/LPN license


• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date.


• Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.


• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.


• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.


• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.


• Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.


• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.


• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.


• This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.


• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.


• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.


• Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.


• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.


• Transportation includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.


• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).


• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.


• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.


• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Physical Requirements

As part of this role, the employee will be responsible for lifting and utilizing a full range of movement to transfer patients; bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment; walking and assisting with transporting/ambulating patients; operating monitors and gurneys; standing for extended periods; and driving a vehicle as required. The employee must be able to navigate crowded rooms with equipment and power cords on the floor.

Location

Heart and Vascular - Denver
Work City: Denver
Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Hourly rate: $20.07 - $28.59 (Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience).

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquarters in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S. Help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

PEAK Program

• Supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.


• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.


• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.