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Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Assistant Sr Gastro Liver Clinic in Aurora, Colorado
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Job ID90765
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Job Overview
The Senior Medial Assistant (MA) provides clinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical and administrative support. This position is in support of our Digestive Health Institute Team. In DHI, our MAs work in front and back office to fully integrate into one of our sub-specialty teams.
Additional Information
Department Name: Gastro Liver Clinic Job Status: Full-Time; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits Shift: M - F, 4x10 hour shifts.
Qualifications
EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited/certified Medical Assistant program. EXPERIENCE - One year in a direct health care role. CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR and certification as a Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, National Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE a.) Neonate - 30 days to 1yr c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Conducts quality checks. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Reports areas of concern to next care provider. Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic testing; disposing of contaminated supplies; cleaning or preparing for sterilization of medical instruments; administering medications per policy and p ocedures; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies and other duties within sco Anticipates and leads in balancing workloads and MA assignments and maintaining patient/clinic flow by coordinating with providers and clinic team. Provides phlebotomy and advanced specimen processing (i.e., centrifuge, Meditech) when indicated. Completes lab test follow up and medical record documentation. Prepares and completes medical record for visit by recording patient... For