Medical Assistant
PrimeHealth+, Grand Junction, CO, United States
Medical Assistant
Grand Junction Main - Grand Junction, CO 81504
Overview
Salary Range $19.53 - $23.85 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day
Description
To assist patients and providers by providing a broad range of clinical and administrative functions to the clinic. For this position, we are focusing on our Convenient Care.
Essential Functions:
Ready the exam room with the appropriate equipment before patient visits. Set up all procedures and assist the provider during the patient visit as needed.
Room patients, prepare them for the provider, and discharge them as per written protocol.
Per provider order and/or standing orders, perform POC (Point of Care) tests.
Perform venipuncture for blood collection.
Administer and chart subcutaneous (SC), intramuscular (IM), or intradermal (ID) injections and/or vaccinations, and medications per provider order or standing orders.
Maintain required education for and working knowledge of VFC (Vaccines for Children) or other vaccination programs clinic participates in.
Set up patient oxygen and administer O2 to patient via appropriate delivery and perform 3-point testing for oxygen recertification.
Keep assigned rooms cleaned after each patient and stocked appropriately and assist with maintenance of inventory as assigned.
Manage prescription refill requests.
Follow up on prescriptions, lab orders, and testing
Pre-visit plan for upcoming scheduled days.
Makes appointments for patients as needed.
Maintain quality of care.
Participation in clinic quality improvement plans
Assists in orienting new medical assistant team members to clinic protocols and workflows.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Good proficiency and navigation PC application included but not limited to MicroSoft suite of products and EMR systems
Ability to multitask while actively listening
Excellent keyboarding skills
Proper phone etiquette and articulate speech
Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with the patients, outside professionals and staff
Ability to work in a PCHM team model of care
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years working in a clinical setting
Medical Terminology
Preferred Education/ Experience:
Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant Program
Bilingual Spanish/English
Additional Eligibility: This position resides in a medical facility therefore, employee must obtain or show proof of the following vaccines prior to first day.
TDAP (up to date booster)
MMR series
Varicella
HEP B series
Flu
TB Screening
Grand Junction Main - Grand Junction, CO 81504
Overview
Salary Range $19.53 - $23.85 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day
Description
To assist patients and providers by providing a broad range of clinical and administrative functions to the clinic. For this position, we are focusing on our Convenient Care.
Essential Functions:
Ready the exam room with the appropriate equipment before patient visits. Set up all procedures and assist the provider during the patient visit as needed.
Room patients, prepare them for the provider, and discharge them as per written protocol.
Per provider order and/or standing orders, perform POC (Point of Care) tests.
Perform venipuncture for blood collection.
Administer and chart subcutaneous (SC), intramuscular (IM), or intradermal (ID) injections and/or vaccinations, and medications per provider order or standing orders.
Maintain required education for and working knowledge of VFC (Vaccines for Children) or other vaccination programs clinic participates in.
Set up patient oxygen and administer O2 to patient via appropriate delivery and perform 3-point testing for oxygen recertification.
Keep assigned rooms cleaned after each patient and stocked appropriately and assist with maintenance of inventory as assigned.
Manage prescription refill requests.
Follow up on prescriptions, lab orders, and testing
Pre-visit plan for upcoming scheduled days.
Makes appointments for patients as needed.
Maintain quality of care.
Participation in clinic quality improvement plans
Assists in orienting new medical assistant team members to clinic protocols and workflows.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Good proficiency and navigation PC application included but not limited to MicroSoft suite of products and EMR systems
Ability to multitask while actively listening
Excellent keyboarding skills
Proper phone etiquette and articulate speech
Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with the patients, outside professionals and staff
Ability to work in a PCHM team model of care
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years working in a clinical setting
Medical Terminology
Preferred Education/ Experience:
Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant Program
Bilingual Spanish/English
Additional Eligibility: This position resides in a medical facility therefore, employee must obtain or show proof of the following vaccines prior to first day.
TDAP (up to date booster)
MMR series
Varicella
HEP B series
Flu
TB Screening