Medical Assistant - Park Hill, CO

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mtns; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-On Bonus

Spanish fluency premium

Flexible schedule

Resumo da oferta

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is seeking a Medical Assistant to support abortion care through clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up. You will document data, perform basic tests, venipuncture, and assist with procedures in a patient-centered, compliant environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and may have MA certification or commit to it within 15 months. Training and PPE protocols are emphasized in a busy health center setting.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred or to be obtained within 15 months of hire.
• Must complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Perform vital signs and collect patient information such as allergies and meds.
• Collect specimens (blood/urine) for tests per protocol.
• Perform basic point-of-care tests and document results in medical record.
• Dispense medications and assist with clinical procedures as needed.
• Assist with clinic operations, including stocking and cleanliness.

Conhecimentos

Vital signs collection

Venipuncture

Patient education

EHR documentation

Formação académica

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Ferramentas

Autoclave

Ultrasound training

CLIA waived tests

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us: Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.

Abortion Care: At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.

Union: This role is represented by SEIU, Local 105 and is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

What You'll Do:

Under the supervision and delegation of the ordering provider, you will support the provider in a culturally competent and destigmatizing patient-centered manner in compliance with all regulations, including but not limited to PPRM’s Medical Standards & Guidelines, pharmacy, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations.

Clinical:

• Perform vital signs and collect patient information such as patient allergies, medication list, etc.
• Collect patient specimens such as blood and urine for appropriate tests.
• Perform basic point of care lab tests such as pregnancy tests, including select delegated CLIA waived tests and related controls.
• Accurately document collected information and test results in the medical record.
• Perform venipuncture and injections with training and competency validation.
• Perform basic dating ultrasound following training and competency validation.
• Dispense medications and supplies.
• Sanitize exam rooms and medical equipment including use of autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment.
• Assist the provider in clinical procedures such as abortion, IUD placement, cervical cancer screening, etc.
• Act as a chaperone during patient exams or procedures, as needed.
• Escort patients throughout the health center and upon discharge.

Operations: You will assist with the upkeep of the health center operations in a variety of ways to facilitate all aspects of patient care, maintain an organized and effective worksite, and jump in to support the team.

• Act as a mandatory reporter per state and regulatory requirements.
• Support patient follow-up which may include contacting patients by telephone, or electronic communications.
• Assist with monitoring and ordering supplies to maintain accurate inventory of medications and materials required to ensure Health Center operations.
• Assist with routine health center upkeep and cleaning, including stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
• Contribute to research such as introducing opportunities for studies as patients check in, while rooming patients, etc.
• Execute side tasks including but not limited to Birth Control by Mail, records release, special fund tracking, etc.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA), or must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire.
• Must complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire (except NM.)
• Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire.

Salary Range: $22.08/hour - $23.78/hour. If you have an active medical assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA): $23.43/hour - $25.24/hour Salary placement will be determined based on years of directly relevant experience (i.e. previous Med. Asst. experience).

Additional Pay Incentives:

• +$2.25/hour for Spanish fluency (upon passing test)
• Sign-On Bonus:$750 ($375 paid out in the first paycheck, and $375 paid upon completion of 12 months of continuous employment

Schedule: This part-time position follows a rotating two-week schedule with shifts generally scheduled between 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with scheduled days off that vary by week. Opportunities are available for 35-hour and 27-hour schedules, depending on position availability. Must be able to work the assigned rotation and maintain flexibility based on operational needs.

• Ideal candidates are able to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.

COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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