Full-Time Medical Assistant - Northglenn
Company: Gastroenterology of the Rockies
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
For a limited time, a $1,000 signing bonus is available to
qualified candidates. Apply today!
Full-Time
Non - Exempt
Pay range: $18.00 - $25.00
Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Location: Northglenn Clinic
Position Summary:
Gastroenterology of the Rockies is a rapidly growing
Gastroenterology practice in Boulder County and the greater Denver
Metro area with eight office locations and five Ambulatory Surgery
Centers.
Performs standard Medical Assistant duties in a medical office
environment, to include greeting patients, obtaining information
and documentation, rooming patients, taking vital signs, and
supporting the medical provider and nursing staff as required.
Inputs information to patient records, makes calls to provide
patients with information, schedules patients for return visits
and/or procedures, and other general office duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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In all encounters, acts as the patient's advocate to ensure optimum
patient satisfaction with the experience and care they receive.
Always communicates in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory
manner that preserves the patient's rights and dignity.
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Rooms patients in a timely and accurate manner and follows
procedures set forth by the organization.
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Interacts with and assists providers in completing each patient
interaction. Any event that involves patient dissatisfaction is
documented and referred to a lead person, supervisor, or manager
for action.
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Contacts patients to provide the results of tests, or other
appropriate information.
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Able to educate patients about GI specific conditions, tests and
medications using language, terms, and methods that the patient can
easily understand. Ensures that patients are provided with
appropriate written or verbal information. Asks questions and seeks
clarification from providers and RNs when appropriate.
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Document all patient interactions in the appropriate system in a
timely and accurate manner and verify that all documentation is
complete, concise, and accurately reflects the complete situation
and the care that was given.
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Sends pre-certifications and schedules patients for appointments
and/or procedures and ensures the information is coordinated with
all appropriate departments and outside organizations.
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Addresses tasks in a timely manner (within 7 days, as soon as
possible for urgent tasks). Able to prioritize tasks appropriately.
All electronic charting is complete, accurate and professional.
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Participates in staff meetings. Assists in developing ways to meet
department goals in a more effective and efficient manner and is an
active part of the implementation of new processes and
procedures.
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Research lab and imaging recall testing and executes appropriate
orders for patients.
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Serves as a team player to ensure center optimization and
efficiency.
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Performs other tasks, projects and assignments as requested by
management.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduate of a certified Medical Assistant Program, Certified
Nursing Assistant Program, Emergency Medical Technician Program, OR
college graduate with science major. High School Diploma
required.
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Experience in a medical office preferred
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
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Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients,
medical providers, and other staff members. Supports teamwork and
contributes to achieving company goals.
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Intermediate computer skills, with experience in medical software
(Intergy preferred).
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability
to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the
ability to walk short distances.
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Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or
fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to
perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and
figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive
reading.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note: We are aligning with our hospital partners and require
COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees or a qualified
exemption.
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