Full-time Medical Assistant
Do you have a passion for high quality patient care? Are you organized, task/detail oriented, dependable, forward-thinking, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, we would like to hear from YOU!!!
Job Description
We are trying to add an experienced Medical Assistant to join our successful and busy Plastic Surgery clinic to assist our Facial & Plastic Surgeon. The Medical Assistant will provide assistance at the direction of the surgeon and facilitate high-end patient care within his or her scope of practice of medical training. Physician is seeing between 20-25 patients per clinic day, so being comfortable with a high-volume, high-pace practice is a MUST. We also perform in-office surgeries (face lifts, liposuction, scar revisions); setting up surgical trays and being present and comfortable during the procedures is important.
Essential Functions:
- Checks schedule each day to confirm workday schedule.
- Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
- Accurately and truthfully complete patient records in a timely manner.
- Work harmoniously with Physician and administrative staff to meet all patient needs.
- Take and record vital signs, height/weight
- Demonstrate the ability and skill to provide timely medical assistance in person and over the phone to patients at the direction of the Physician and within scope of practice as it applies to medical training.
- May carry out therapeutic measures under the direction of the Physician (such as changes of bandages, suture removal, splint application, and/or application of heat or cold, etc.)
- Works collaboratively with clinic staff on programs to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide patient education as directed by the physician.
- Complete daily routine assignments.
- Assist with coordination of work with Clinical Lead Lead for follow up on missed appointments, reminder calls, and high-risk referrals.
- Serve as back up for team members as needed including vacations, illnesses, lunches, etc.
- Stay up to date on public health policies and procedures.
- May travel to satellite office (Montrose and others) on occasion to assist surgeon - mileage reimbursement is available.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Key Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification and/or Registration through an accredited organization preferred. If not certified, company will facilitate it within 6 months of employment.
- A minimum of two years of experience working as a Medical Assistant - experience in a surgical office strongly preferred.
- Experience with Allscripts/Veradigm would be beneficial
- Knowledge of basic nursing practices and medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment.
- Knowledge of relevant medical terminology.
- Must demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with all patients and staff.
- Ability to instruct and assist patients effectively.
- Ability to perform routine clerical support work and routine housekeeping/stocking duties in exam rooms.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions of medical care providers.
- Strong ethics and a high level of professionalism, integrity, kindness, and positive energy - willingness to go the extra mile for patients and coworkers.
- Proficient in using basic office equipment and possess general computer skills with experience in MS Office programs.
Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Medical Assistant Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Junction, CO 81505: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person