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Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Assistant in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Job ID87369
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Position Overview
A Front Row Seat to Innovation Medical Assistants are valued team members here at Children's Hospital Colorado! Our Medical Assistants play a crucial role in helping us deliver the best possible care to our young patients. If you're someone who is passionate about working directly with kids, and is detail-oriented with excellent clinical skills, we want to hear from you! This position providesclinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical and administrative support.
Current Openings at the Briargate Outpatient Specialty Clinics, located in Colorado Springs: Ear Nose Throat - full time currently available Gastroenterology - full time currently available Float (all units) - part time currently available Pulmonary - full time and part time currently available Rehab Clinic - full time currently available Orthopedics - full time currently available Urology - full time currently available COS Pediatric Diabetes Center/Endocrinology - full time currently available (this position will support both COS Diabetes Center and Endocrinology) Note: MAs may be required to float to other care areas as needed.
Hourly Salary: Compensation is determined by years of experience. The pay range for Medical Assistant is $18.99 - $23.07 per hour. For a Medical Assistant Senior, the pay range is $20.81 - $25.27 per hour. Make an Impact The Minimum Qualifications to be a Medical Assistant are: EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited/certified Medical Assistant program. CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR. The Minimum Qualifications to be a Medical Assistant Senior are: EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited 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, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Job Highlights 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 procedures; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies and other duties within sco Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinic flow by coordinating with providers, and monitoring patient flow. Prepares and completes medical record for visit by recording patient information, treatment, and test results. Assists with patient "MyChart" enrollment. Independently initiates insurance pre-authorizations. Serves as the preceptor for new staff, including orientation, education, skill validation, tracking, assessment and monitoring progress.
Why Work with Us?
Total Rewards and Benefits Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and robust wellness program. Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the yea , the bonus is paid out the following April. Loan Repayment: Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Here, it's different At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward a foundation of equityin access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!