Medical Assistant

Job Description

Position: Medical Assistant

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Denver Office

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (bi-Monthly Saturday shifts)

Salary Rate:

Level 1 (Entry level up to 2 years of direct experience): $23.65 per hour

Level II (3+ years of direct experience): $25.73 per hour

Bilingual premium for qualifying languages is 3.5% higher than starting salary if pass bilingual exam on first week of hire.

About Us

At Colorado Health Network (CHN), we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that celebrates individuality, creativity, and the unique perspectives each employee brings. We welcome applicants with diverse lived experiences, including those directly related to this position. At CHN, we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where all employees can grow and thrive.

Our commitment to diversity extends to all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. CHN is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace applicants regardless of age, race, color, disability, HIV status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or other characteristics that make you unique.

Are you looking to join a team that empowers individuals and creates lasting change in the community? Do you thrive in an environment that values service, innovation, wellness, and integrity? If so, we would love to hear from you!

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Why Work at CHN?

As a full-time employee, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Health & Wellness Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee only share of health insurance premium is 100% paid for by CHN
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous leave policy (at the end of one year full time employee accrue 3 weeks of PTO), 13 paid holidays, up to 2 floating holidays, and 1 day of wellness time (all time off benefits for part time employees are prorated based on the number of hours scheduled per week).
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching $1 for $1 up to 3% and $0.50 on the $1 for 4 and 5%
• Education & Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and access to ongoing learning opportunities
• Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Spending Account (H SA), Voluntary, EAP
• STD, LTD and Basic Life 100% paid for by CHN.
• Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

COVID-19 Information: It is an essential function and business necessity of the job that all employees are vaccinated and that all new hires will be required to be vaccinated within four weeks of hire. CHN requires proof of vaccination as this is a business necessity of the job. CHN will discuss reasonable accommodations for medical and religious purposes. If CHN considers making an offer of employment, CHN will inquire about vaccination status at that time, including whether the new hire currently has COVID-19 or has COVID-19 symptoms.

Position Summary: Position Summary: The Medical Assistant performs a variety of basic and routine patient care and clerical duties to assist medical providers in the care and treatment of patients. The primary function is to room patients and facilitate patient provider schedule.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of HIPAA, PHI and OSHA regulations
• Answers and returns all calls in a timely manner; assesses callers' needs and directs to appropriate personnel when required
• Schedules patient appointments in a productive and efficient manner
• Schedules patient translation services as needed
• Promptly and accurately updates electronic health records (EHR), including financial and demographic information
• Responds to clinical triage calls
• Promptly coordinates scheduling of new patient referrals, gathers necessary information, and schedules appointment accordingly
• Create new patient packets
• Accurately collects co-pays, deductibles and other out of pocket expenses at time of visit
• Follows up with patients to reschedule any missed appointments
• Assisting with prior authorizations.
• Promptly schedules new and follow-up appointments..
• Rooming patients, including updating medical history and medication list in EMR
• Accurately takes and records patient vitals in EMR
• Prepares patient for examinations
• Provides patient education
• Assists provider during exams and/or procedures
• EKG set-up and testing
• Spirometry set-up and testing
• Removes sutures and changes dressings
• Perform basic phlebotomy testing and draws
• Collects and preparing laboratory specimens to include appropriate labeling
• Collects throat, wound and sputum specimens and urine cultures
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations (intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous), as directed by a licensed provider
• Tracks and maintains inventory of medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment
• Transmits prescription refills, as directed
• Must be able to work in a diverse setting with diverse populations, including persons living with HIV, the LGBTQ+ community, persons of various ethnic backgrounds, disenfranchised communities.

Participation in training related to HIV, substance use, harm reduction, trauma informed care and related issues. Cultural Competency/Sensitivity.

• Other duties may be assigned.

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other duties may be assigned.