Medical Assistant (Primary Care)

Boston Medical Center; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Brighton, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Primary Care Clinic team. The role supports a busy practice by rooming patients, taking vital signs, updating medical history and medications in the EMR, and preparing patients for visits.

You will assist with scheduling, referrals, and in-office testing including EKGs, while helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations. A high school diploma and at least 1 year of MA experience are required; completion of an MA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a medical assistant.
• Preferred: completion of an MA program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Practice Manager with scheduling and workflow coordination.
• Prepare patients for visits by rooming, obtaining vital signs, and documenting medical history in the EMR.
• Obtain consents and complete visit-related forms; maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Perform in-office testing and EKGs; assist providers with procedures.
• Support pre-visit planning, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up testing.
• Maintain supply readiness and help with administrative and customer service tasks.

Job description

Position Summary

This Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinical team and completes assigned daily clinical tasks to ensure smooth day to day operations in the physician practice. Position: Medical Assistant Department: Primary Care Clinic Schedule: 9:30-6 pm. M-F Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Assist the Practice Manager with scheduling and workflow coordination to ensure provider coverage and efficient practice operations.
• Prepare patients for visits by rooming them, obtaining vital signs, documenting medical history, medications, pharmacy information, and chief complaints in the EMR.
• Obtain required consents, complete visit-related forms, and maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Perform in-office testing, EKGs, quality controls, specimen labeling, and assist providers with clinical procedures.
• Manage assigned practice workflows, including pre-visit planning, dashboard management, charge entry, claim management, and clinical inbox support.
• Coordinate patient scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, insurance referrals, and follow-up testing in accordance with practice guidelines.
• Conduct pre-visit chart reviews, obtain necessary medical records, and perform patient outreach for quality and care initiatives.
• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking exam rooms, monitoring supply expiration dates, and logging medication/vaccine refrigerator temperatures.
• Provide administrative and customer service support by answering telephone calls, routing inquiries appropriately, and performing other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience as a medical

Preferred Education and Experience

Successful completion of a medical assistant program or Successful completion of the-second medical-surgical clinical rotation (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required) Disclaimer: Percentages are approximations used for job evaluation purposes. Actual time spent on specific duties may fluctuate based on operational needs and department priorities

Compensation

Compensation Range: $17.79- $25.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Employment Verification

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Company Culture

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.