The posting
The Medical Assistant III (MA III) works within a multi-disciplinary health care team performing medical and mental health support. The Medical Assistant III’s work within the care team to provide patient care and perform administrative and laboratory duties in support of clinic and providers. Essential Job Functions
Provides for the safe delivery of patient care, in routine and emergency situations, within the scope of education and training. Communicate significant clinic information to other healthcare professionals, as necessary. Collaborate with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care teams including but not limited to medical assistants, primary care medical providers, behavioral health providers, psychiatric providers, peer specialists, dental assistants and hygienists, pharmacists, patient navigators, case managers, client access representatives, inventory and lab coordinators, and nurse educator. Ability to perform check-ins for all patients and work closely with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to achieve efficient patient flow and effective use of clinic resources. Obtain specimens and performs laboratory tests including urinalysis, urine HCG, hematocrits, glucose, etc. Perform venipuncture and prepares blood and other specimens accurately for transport to the central lab, processes labs as needed after-hours or at satellite site. Pulse oximetry, peak flow analysis, EKG, audioscope and other screening tests. Administer immunizations per clinic protocol including into the CIIS (Colorado Immunization Information System) database. Assist providers and nurses with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care including chaperoning paps, preparing procedure trays, and other support as needed. Contact clients in need of follow-up for missed appointments or other chronic, complex care management outreach needs as requested. Answer the patient assistance line live incoming calls & returns voicemails; handles all questions within MA-scope; transfers calls appropriately to other disciplines PRN. Schedule appointments, X-rays, special studies, etc. upon request. Perform health record maintenance, including archiving, destruction, scanning and indexing of health information into health records according to established policies and protocols. Assist with other administrative and health operation tasks as needed, including copying, faxing, word processing, and data entry. Maintains clinic files that meet legal, auditing and grantor requirements as needed. Ability to work evenings or weekend shifts as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or prior training or experience as an Emergency Medical Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant. Certification in basic life support (CPR). Bi-lingual English/Spanish REQUIRED.
