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Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Assistant Flex HP Child Health Clinic in Aurora, Colorado
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Job ID87228
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeOn Demand
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Job Overview
The Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical and administrative support.
Additional Information
Department Name: HP Child Health Clinic Job Status: Flex - Varies based on department needs Shift: Float position between Primary Care clinics at the Health Pavilion and Anschutz Medical Campus. Monday through Friday, 8 hr shift, variable shift time between 7:45A to 6:30P depending on clinic and staffing needs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited/certified Medical Assistant program. CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE a.) Neonate - 30 days to 1yr c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Conducts quality checks. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Reports areas of concern to next care provider. Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic testing; disposing of contaminated supplies; cleaning or preparing for sterilization of medical instruments; administering medications per policy and procedures; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies and other duties within sco Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinic flow by coordi ating with providers, and monitoring patient flow. Provides phlebotomy. Completes lab test follow up and medical record documentation. Prepares and completes medical record for visit by recording patient information, treatment, and test results. Assists with patient "MyChart" enrollment. Participates in the standardized education of patients through written instructions and answering questions as directed by provider. Independently initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations.