Parker Medical Assistant

Job Title: Parker Medical Assistant

Job Location Details: Parker Colorado United States

Job Description:

Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation's top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.

This role provides essential support in facilitating communication and collaboration among the healthcare team, patients, and their families. The primary responsibility is to identify and address the physical, and emotional needs of the patient. The position focuses on promoting optimal health, well-being, and safety, ensuring care aligns with established standards, guidelines, and the delegation of medical services as outlined by the State Medical Practice Act.

Key duties include performing a range of clinical tasks under the direction of an authorized healthcare provider, in line with the Advent Health Physician Group Scope of Practice. The role may also involve assisting with front office operations, scheduling patient appointments, and coordinating necessary tests.

Accurate documentation in patient charts and maintaining medical records is essential. Participation in in-service presentations and seminars is encouraged to support ongoing personal and professional development. Demonstrating accountability for relationship-based care, while upholding the organization's mission and core values, is expected at all times.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Assess the physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients through observation, interviews, and review of medical records and clinical data. Evaluate patient responses and communicate findings to the responsible healthcare provider to ensure the best possible outcomes.

• Contribute to the development and execution of individualized patient care plans, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Identify potential barriers to patient engagement and self-management of health conditions, aiming to enhance care planning and coordination.

• Demonstrate proficiency in various therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including but not limited to vital signs monitoring, minor treatments and procedures, preventive services, pre-visit planning, post-visit follow-ups, and medication refills according to existing treatment protocols. Ensure efficient patient flow within the clinic.

• Actively utilize patient registries to assess and address ongoing healthcare needs, integrating this tool into practice for optimal patient management.

• Advocate for and collaborate with the healthcare team to safeguard the health, safety, and rights of each patient.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Degree
• Medical Assistant Degree
• BLS Certification

Schedule/ Shift:

• M-F (8:00am-5:00pm)
• Day shift

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.