Medical Assistant (Ridgway 3 days, other clinic 2 days)

Do you have a passion for caring for patients?  If you are looking for a place where teamwork is a priority and every patient counts, this might be the spot for you!  We are looking forward to training the right candidate to join our outgoing and friendly team! If you are looking to enter and learn the medical field, and enjoy caring for the community, then we would like to get to know you.

Background checks will be performed with an offer of employment.

CPH Paid Education Program Available:  Tuition paid MA certification program in partnership with TCR (Technical College of the Rockies).  Receive your RMA in 18 weeks while working for Cedar Point Health and earning internship credits.  Program start dates are rolling throughout the year and available to Medical Assistant(MA) & Clinical Aide (CA) employees upon approval of supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include, but are not limited to, the following:

        Checking in patients and completing appropriate charting before sending to the provider

        Completing office procedures such as Phlebotomy, EKG, & Spirometry under Provider direction

        Assisting Providers in triaging all walk-in patients

        Assisting Providers on procedures as appropriate

        Ordering medical supplies & stocking exam rooms with appropriate items

        Relaying provider messages clearly & succinctly to patients via telephone

        Administration of medications & immunizations under the direction of a Provider, have solid understanding of each drug, the side-effects, etc. (training will be provided)

        Sterilizing equipment- understanding the safe uses of the autoclave (training will be provided)

        Filing digital faxes and assigning as appropriate

        Maintaining a confidential relationship with patients

        Understanding how to properly catch & store specimens for either in-house or send out for testing

        Preparing lab specimens for shipment by properly identifying, labeling & packaging each specimen

        Regular cleaning/maintenance of all medical equipment

        Keep all PHI (Protected Health Information) confidential and complete annual HIPAA compliance training

        Handling prescription refills, once appropriately trained

Requirements:

      Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures

      Ability to maintain records and record test results

      Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations

      Exceptional communication skills, both in person and over the telephone, with the ability to interact with patients in a friendly, courteous manner.

      Patient and helpful demeanor to assist patients in feeling welcome, comfortable, and relaxed.

      Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients, their families, and staff members.

      Ability to stand for extended periods of time

      Ability to occasionally lift and carry 20 pounds

      Ability to cover at other primary care locations a plus, not required

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:  Experience in physician’s office a plus but not required.  We are willing to train and offer MA certification programs in house.

Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment.The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Tuesday through Thursday in Ridgway office. Monday and Friday in other CPH clinics.