Medical Assistant I-II
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:
College of Nursing
Job Title:
Medical Assistant I-II
Position:
00845778 (Requisition #39177)
Job Summary
The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking a Medical Assistant (Open Rank) for a full-time (1.0 FTE) benefits-eligible position at CU Center for Midwifery located in Longmont, CO. These positions will provide quality care to patients and some administrative support. Applicants should be educated and trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Medical Assistants (MAs).
Clinic Description
The CU Center for Midwifery at Longmont is a private practice model that works collaboratively with the OB/GYN physicians on staff. We provide many services, including individualized care, alternative labor/birth options, and water birth, with referrals to childbirth education, lactation services, and provider groups within the system and community. We provide pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care as well as routine gynecological care, family planning, preconception, STI screening, and menopause care. The practice provides full-scope midwifery care to women at an outpatient clinic in Longmont with inpatient services at UCHealth Longs Peak. The MA will be part of a midwifery service that has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system. The Center for Midwifery Longmont practice opened in 2017.
Supervision
Direct supervision will be provided by the CNM Clinical Lead.
Examples of Duties Performed
Medical Assistant Duties (70%)
Measures and documents vital signs; notifies provider of abnormal values.
Completes Medication Reconciliation in HER.
Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint in HER.
Prepares patients for examinations and procedures as needed and assists providers with procedures as needed.
Performs phlebotomy following lab procedure for the proper collection and handling of other lab specimens.
Performs basic wound care and first aid within scope.
Provides patient education with regard to office policies, lab results, medications, diagnoses, treatment, plan of care, and follow-up phone calls.
Prepares, administers, and electronically documents medications within scope (i.e., Depo-Provera) with provider authorization.
Administers immunizations, maintains immunization records, and completes annual immunization training within the timeline set by the supervisor.
Assist with inventory-taking, stocking, and sterilizing instruments.
Maintains CPR certification and uses CPR skills when required.
Maintains and disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
Practices OSHA safety standards.
Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation (electronic/hard copy) at all times.
Assist with reporting test results to state and federal agencies, as appropriate.
Communicates with community partners as needed, including public health agencies, specialty/outside provider offices, local hospitals, and free-standing healthcare facilities.
Performs additional miscellaneous job duties as assigned.
Administrative Duties (20%)
Greets patients and families and completes standard patient check-in procedures in person and using Tele-health tools.
Triage calls, messages, and schedule appointments, electronically fax and upload records, outside reports, referrals, and orders.
Orders clinic and office supplies as needed.
Performs additional miscellaneous job duties as assigned.
Professional Standards (10%)
Upholds strict compliance with University and professional standards/policies.
Follows CDC guidelines for reporting illness and temperature, wearing a mask, and washing hands, and more during flu seasons and pandemics.
Position Levels
Medical Assistant I:
Duties are limited in scope and performed with guidance and direction from other positions in a training and development capacity. The focus is on developing medical assistant skills through basic functions of the position as outlined above, with intent to promote after approximately one year of experience and completion of specific training and performance evaluations/coaching.
Medical Assistant II:
Duties are similar to those performed at level I, but the complexity of the job is different. Additional responsibilities include:
Process basic referrals and imaging study orders.
Process prior authorization requests.
Train and onboard newly hired MAs.
Perform clinical equipment quality checks routinely in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and compliance standards.
Work Location
Onsite at the CU Center for Midwifery – Longmont, located at 1551 Professional Lane STE 200, Longmont, CO 80501.
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Assistant I
Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Medical Assistant II
Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
One (1) year of experience working as a medical assistant.
Substitutions (All Levels)
Medical Assistant
One year of medical assistant experience may substitute for completion of an accredited program and is in addition to any required years of experience.
Nursing Aide / Licensed Practical Nurse / Emergency Medical Technician
Completion of an accredited program, Colorado state licensure, and years of experience in any of these fields may substitute for medical assistant-specific requirements.
Current Registered Nursing Student
Colorado State Certified Nurse Aid licensure may substitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Completion of Medical/Surgical Nursing I course with a passing grade may substitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Registered Nurse / Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) / Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Completion of an accredited program in any of these fields (or similar) may substitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Conditions of Employment (All Levels)
Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
Must be willing and able to remain credentialed and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
Preferred Qualifications
Medical Assistant I
Experience with or formal training in handling bloodborne pathogens.
Experience with or formal training in complying with OSHA Biohazard Safety Standards.
Medical Assistant II
Experience with or formal training in retrieving imaging studies, querying patient record database (e.g., COHRIO, or similar).
Experience with injections, vaccine administration, and documentation.
Experience in training new hires.
Experience with or formal training in phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
Experience with or formal training in working with a population/subpopulation related to the job (OB-GYN).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (All Levels)
Ability to take direction and utilize a considerable degree of independent judgment and work priorities.
Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Proficient in using various computer applications, EHR, and other tools to communicate with staff and complete appropriate clinical documentation.
Knowledge of current medical procedures and understanding of basic medical terminology.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Effective interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with patients, their families, and other members of the health care team.
Outstanding customer service skills.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Basic knowledge of Colorado state immunization requirements.
Ability to work with OB/GYN populations.
Anticipated Pay Range
Medical Assistant I: $41,600 to $43,680
Medical Assistant II: $43,680 to $45,760
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
Background Check Statement
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
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Department:
College of Nursing
Job Title:
Medical Assistant I-II
Position:
00845778 (Requisition #39177)
Job Summary
The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking a Medical Assistant (Open Rank) for a full-time (1.0 FTE) benefits-eligible position at CU Center for Midwifery located in Longmont, CO. These positions will provide quality care to patients and some administrative support. Applicants should be educated and trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Medical Assistants (MAs).
Clinic Description
The CU Center for Midwifery at Longmont is a private practice model that works collaboratively with the OB/GYN physicians on staff. We provide many services, including individualized care, alternative labor/birth options, and water birth, with referrals to childbirth education, lactation services, and provider groups within the system and community. We provide pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care as well as routine gynecological care, family planning, preconception, STI screening, and menopause care. The practice provides full-scope midwifery care to women at an outpatient clinic in Longmont with inpatient services at UCHealth Longs Peak. The MA will be part of a midwifery service that has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system. The Center for Midwifery Longmont practice opened in 2017.
Supervision
Direct supervision will be provided by the CNM Clinical Lead.
Examples of Duties Performed
Medical Assistant Duties (70%)
Measures and documents vital signs; notifies provider of abnormal values.
Completes Medication Reconciliation in HER.
Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint in HER.
Prepares patients for examinations and procedures as needed and assists providers with procedures as needed.
Performs phlebotomy following lab procedure for the proper collection and handling of other lab specimens.
Performs basic wound care and first aid within scope.
Provides patient education with regard to office policies, lab results, medications, diagnoses, treatment, plan of care, and follow-up phone calls.
Prepares, administers, and electronically documents medications within scope (i.e., Depo-Provera) with provider authorization.
Administers immunizations, maintains immunization records, and completes annual immunization training within the timeline set by the supervisor.
Assist with inventory-taking, stocking, and sterilizing instruments.
Maintains CPR certification and uses CPR skills when required.
Maintains and disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
Practices OSHA safety standards.
Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation (electronic/hard copy) at all times.
Assist with reporting test results to state and federal agencies, as appropriate.
Communicates with community partners as needed, including public health agencies, specialty/outside provider offices, local hospitals, and free-standing healthcare facilities.
Performs additional miscellaneous job duties as assigned.
Administrative Duties (20%)
Greets patients and families and completes standard patient check-in procedures in person and using Tele-health tools.
Triage calls, messages, and schedule appointments, electronically fax and upload records, outside reports, referrals, and orders.
Orders clinic and office supplies as needed.
Performs additional miscellaneous job duties as assigned.
Professional Standards (10%)
Upholds strict compliance with University and professional standards/policies.
Follows CDC guidelines for reporting illness and temperature, wearing a mask, and washing hands, and more during flu seasons and pandemics.
Position Levels
Medical Assistant I:
Duties are limited in scope and performed with guidance and direction from other positions in a training and development capacity. The focus is on developing medical assistant skills through basic functions of the position as outlined above, with intent to promote after approximately one year of experience and completion of specific training and performance evaluations/coaching.
Medical Assistant II:
Duties are similar to those performed at level I, but the complexity of the job is different. Additional responsibilities include:
Process basic referrals and imaging study orders.
Process prior authorization requests.
Train and onboard newly hired MAs.
Perform clinical equipment quality checks routinely in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and compliance standards.
Work Location
Onsite at the CU Center for Midwifery – Longmont, located at 1551 Professional Lane STE 200, Longmont, CO 80501.
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Assistant I
Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Medical Assistant II
Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
One (1) year of experience working as a medical assistant.
Substitutions (All Levels)
Medical Assistant
One year of medical assistant experience may substitute for completion of an accredited program and is in addition to any required years of experience.
Nursing Aide / Licensed Practical Nurse / Emergency Medical Technician
Completion of an accredited program, Colorado state licensure, and years of experience in any of these fields may substitute for medical assistant-specific requirements.
Current Registered Nursing Student
Colorado State Certified Nurse Aid licensure may substitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Completion of Medical/Surgical Nursing I course with a passing grade may substitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Registered Nurse / Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) / Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Completion of an accredited program in any of these fields (or similar) may substitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Conditions of Employment (All Levels)
Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
Must be willing and able to remain credentialed and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
Preferred Qualifications
Medical Assistant I
Experience with or formal training in handling bloodborne pathogens.
Experience with or formal training in complying with OSHA Biohazard Safety Standards.
Medical Assistant II
Experience with or formal training in retrieving imaging studies, querying patient record database (e.g., COHRIO, or similar).
Experience with injections, vaccine administration, and documentation.
Experience in training new hires.
Experience with or formal training in phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
Experience with or formal training in working with a population/subpopulation related to the job (OB-GYN).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (All Levels)
Ability to take direction and utilize a considerable degree of independent judgment and work priorities.
Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Proficient in using various computer applications, EHR, and other tools to communicate with staff and complete appropriate clinical documentation.
Knowledge of current medical procedures and understanding of basic medical terminology.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Effective interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with patients, their families, and other members of the health care team.
Outstanding customer service skills.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Basic knowledge of Colorado state immunization requirements.
Ability to work with OB/GYN populations.
Anticipated Pay Range
Medical Assistant I: $41,600 to $43,680
Medical Assistant II: $43,680 to $45,760
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
Background Check Statement
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
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