Temporary Medical Assistant
Company: Rocky Vista University
Location: Englewood
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Location, Job Title, Benefits
Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO has an opening for (2)
Temporary Medical Assistants - Part-time
Time Commitment: We need coverage from May 22, 2023 - August 31,
2023
To be considered for this position applicants should submit a
resume/cover letter and salary requirements.
SALARY:
$20.00 - $21.30 per hour based on Medical Assistant experience.The
salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based
on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill,
knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University
(RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education
university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities
and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and
alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and
practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or
veteran status.
Primary Purpose
This is a temporary Medical Assistant position. The Medical
Assistant is responsible to perform a variety of health care
functions to prepare patients and assist physicians in providing
health care to patients. This position will assist with scheduling
patient appointments, verifying insurance, obtaining patient
medical history.
Essential Job Functions
Provide Direct Patient Services, such as draw blood, obtain
vitials, and assist with basic screenings
Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording
medical history into EMR; confirming purpose of visit.
Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical
tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting
patient history summary.
Perform office procedures such as IM/SQ injections of medications,
including vaccination. Spirometry, EKG, phlebotomy, urine tests,
throat and nasal cultures and others as needed.
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by
completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic
coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information
confidential.
Assist Health Center Physicians
Help physicians with office procedures and minor surgeries.
Perform simple wound management.
Schedule patients for tests, follow up appointments.
Triage patient calls and counsel patients by transmitting
physician's orders and answering questions.
Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing
and following standards and procedures; complying with legal
regulations.
Clean and sterilize materials and instruments following universal
precautions.
Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions;
troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing
preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders;
verifying receipt.
Prepare examination rooms; select, setup and maintain medical
supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.
Marginal Job Functions
Update job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunities
Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional
standard, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local
requirements.
Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities
to add value to job accomplishments.
Perform other duties as assigned, including helping or substituting
for the front desk as needed
Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations
in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as
reprioritizing work as necessary.
Perform job responsibilities as part of the team; interact well
with other members of the team.
Participate in team and staff meetings as requested.
Participate in staff development programs and promote team
cohesiveness.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of common office procedures.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity and
contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to learn a state-of-the-art electronic medical records
program.
Ability to interview patients and obtain necessary medical
information.
Ability to work efficiently.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to work with confidential medical records and maintain
HIPAA policy and procedure.
Ability to multi-task and problem solve innovatively.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills as needed in the
medical office environment.
Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team
members.
Proficiency in the use of computers and office equipment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma
1-3 years previous medical assistant experience (not to include
externship)
Preferred Qualifications
3 years' experience as a medical assistant
1-3 years experience in a primary care or internal medicine
office
1-3 years experience with electronic medical records
Bilingual - proficient in Spanish and English
Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug
screening.
Qualified applicants will be contacted.There may be an additional
video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email
including spam and promotions folder.
Rocky Vista University, on the recommendation of the COVID-19
Response Team (CRT), will be implementing a mandatory vaccination
policy for all employees and students effective July 1, 2021 .
Appropriate exemptions may be considered, and individual state laws
may apply.
Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard
to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make
reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are
essential abilities and physical requirements for all position at
the University.
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English
language;
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff
at all levels;
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and /or prolonged periods of
sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of
equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils,
calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices,
conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend
meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
careers@rvu.edu
Job ID 2023-2379
Job Locations US-CO-Englewood
Category Healthcare Support
Type Temporary
Budgeted Salary Range $20.00 - $21.30 per hour
Keywords: Rocky Vista University, Denver , Temporary Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Englewood, Colorado
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