Medical Assistant (Ridgway) - Cedar Point Health

Do you have a passion for caring for patients?  If you are looking for a place where teamwork is a priority and every patient counts, this might be the spot for you!  We are looking forward to training the right candidate to join our outgoing and friendly team, in beautiful Ridgway, Colorado! If you are looking to enter and learn the medical field, and enjoy caring for the community, then we would like to get to know you.

Cedar Point Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, employee life and accidental death insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off including sick time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Checking in patients and completing appropriate charting before sending to the provider
• Completing office procedures such as Phlebotomy, EKG, & Spirometry under Provider direction
• Assisting Providers in triaging all walk-in patients
• Assisting Providers on procedures as appropriate
• Ordering medical supplies & stocking exam rooms with appropriate items
• Relaying provider messages clearly & succinctly to patients via telephone
• Administration of medications & immunizations under the direction of a Provider, have solid understanding of each drug, the side-effects, etc. (training will be provided)
• Sterilizing equipment- understanding the safe uses of the autoclave (training will be provided)
• Filing digital faxes and assigning as appropriate
• Maintaining a confidential relationship with patients
• Understanding how to properly catch & store specimens for either in-house or send out for testing
• Preparing lab specimens for shipment by properly identifying, labeling & packaging each specimen
• Regular cleaning/maintenance of all medical equipment
• Keep all PHI (Protected Health Information) confidential and complete annual HIPAA compliance training
• Handling prescription refills, once appropriately trained

• Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures
• Ability to maintain records and record test results
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations
• Exceptional communication skills, both in person and over the telephone, with the ability to interact with patients in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Patient and helpful demeanor to assist patients in feeling welcome, comfortable, and relaxed.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients, their families, and staff members.
• Ability to cover at other primary care locations a plus, not required
  

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Experience in physician’s office a plus but not required. We are willing to train and offer MA certification programs in house.

Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions.

Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.