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Medical Assistant (MA) III

National Jewish Health

Denver (CO)

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USD 60,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Denver seeks a Medical Assistant III to serve as a clinic lead providing guidance and support within the medical team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, demonstrating strong competencies such as patient relations, adaptability, and accountability. Join a team committed to delivering safe and effective patient care while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage
Paid Time Off
Dental & Vision Plans
Retirement Savings
Wellness Incentives
Tuition Reimbursement
Child Care Assistance
Loan Forgiveness
Disability & Life Insurance
Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Medical Assistant required.
  • CPR/BLS required, Limited Scope preferred for specific clinics.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as a clinic lead and provides guidance for efficient patient flow.
  • Participates in high-quality patient care by collaborating with the medical team.
  • Completes order entry and supports back office Medical Assistants.

Skills

Accountability
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Coaching and Teaching Others
Collaboration/Teamwork
Decision Making
Patient Relations
Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma/GED and successful graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant III functions as a clinic lead or assumes higher-level accountability as directed. Functions as a subject matter expert by providing support and guidance as needed by the medical team. To promote efficient, high-quality clinical practice by providing guidance through collaborating with the team to manage patient flow and communication. To deliver safe and appropriate patient care within the scope of practice and established policies and procedures, under the direct support and supervision of a licensed professional.


Essential Duties

  • Performs clinical and administrative skills as guided by competency validation and the Medical Assistant Ladder.
  • Monitors team assignments and prioritizes based on complexity and addresses issues within the scope of practice. Alerts physician and nursing staff of urgent patient issues. May be first point of contact for escalated patient issues or complex patient relations.
  • Participate in and collaborate with medical team to provide high-quality and safe patient care. Responsible for successful completion of tasks associated in handoff communication from provider.
  • Responsible to complete appropriate order entry within scope of practice and competency validation.
  • May provide back up support for back office Medical Assistants in all patient care areas.
  • Responsible to represent department by participating in and may function as a reviewer in committees, boards, skills review, skills lab, candidate interviews and special projects as assigned.

  • Competencies

  • Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
  • Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
  • Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  • Coaching and Teaching Others: Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
  • Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
  • Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
  • Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
  • Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.
  • Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
    None


    Travel
    None


    Core Values

  • Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
  • Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
  • Be well-groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
  • Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
  • Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
  • Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
  • Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

  • Minimum Requirements

  • Education:High school diploma/GED and successful graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
  • Work Experience:Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Medical Assistant required. Experience at National Jewish Health preferred.
  • Special Training, Certification, or Licensure:CPR/BLS required. Limited Scope preferred for specific clinics.
  • Salary Range: $25.04 - $33.11

    Benefits
    At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

    • Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
    • Paid Time Off:Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
    • Dental & Vision Plans:Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
    • Retirement Savings:403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
    • Wellness Incentives:Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
    • Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
    • Child Care Assistance:Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
    • Loan Forgiveness:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
    • Disability & Life Insurance:Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
    • Voluntary Benefits:Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
    • Exclusive Discounts:Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

    Application Deadline:This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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