Medical Assistant MA Neurosurgery Greeley

Banner Health; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Greeley, Colorado is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in a busy clinic. You will prepare patients for exams, take vitals, document symptoms, and assist with minor procedures, while ensuring a smooth patient flow. Shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. with no weekends or Banner holidays. A $1,000 hire-on bonus is offered to external candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and completion of an approved medical assistant program.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required and must meet Meaningful use requirements.
• BlS certification is required and current.
• Strong computer skills with medical software experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by taking vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
• Assists with exams and minor in-office procedures and takes measurements.
• Coordinates pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling.
• Documents test results and communicates them to patients.
• Provides clerical support and maintains medical records and billing information.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the clinic and handles equipment appropriately.

Skills

Active Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking / prioritization

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Arizona Criminal History Affidavit

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado Department Name: Weld County Neuro Surgery-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care $1,000 Hire-on bonus for external candidates!* The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. At our Banner Health Clinic in Greeley, we treat many brain, spine and nerve conditions, from simple to complex. We offer a range of treatment options including conservative modalities and minimally invasive surgery based on patient’s individual needs. Some may improve with lifestyle changes or physical therapy, while others may need advanced treatment or surgery.

A typical day as a Medical Assistant includes a variety of tasks to coordinate patient care and support providers in a clinic setting. You’ll manage medication authorizations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care testing , or testing near the patient care site. MA's also prepare patients for exams and treatment using skills such as administering injections, blood draws and EKGs.

Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. No weekends or Banner recognized holidays! Location: 180116th St. Suite 100B, Greeley

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.
• This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
• This position works under the direct supervision of the providers. This position interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with physician’s offices in order to report, ask for or clarify information. Prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required. Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for Meaningful use.
• BLS certification required. Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range

$21.01 - $31.51 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2026-12-30

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