Medical Assistant I - Plastic Surgery

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Assistant to perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the Plastic Surgery department. This full-time role involves assisting with patient care, maintaining medical supplies, and performing clerical tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, along with CMA/RMA certification and BLS certification. UCHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package and an incentive bonus for employee contributions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance options

Wellness benefits

Educational benefits, including tuition assistance

Qualifications

• CMA/RMA certification required.
• BLS certification must be valid before start date.

Responsibilities

• Assists with performing patient care under supervision.
• Performs basic clinical skills and specimen collection.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Cherry Creek Med Ctr, US:CO:Denver

Department: Plastic Surgery

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction and supervision of a provider or nurse, assists with performing patient care.
2. Performs basic clinical skills and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient conditions. Documents patient care provided.
3. Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
4. Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
5. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: CMA/RMA. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience: None Required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be valid through sixty days of hire.

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UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus is accumulated annually each October and paid out in October after three years of employment.

UCHealth provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage including dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO), family and medical leave, leaves of absence; starting PTO balance
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance with buy-up options
• Disability insurance options
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, HSAs, identity theft, pet insurance, discounts
• Educational benefits, including tuition assistance programs

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth participates in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and offers assistance through Savi.

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