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Certified Medical Assistant

St Anthony Hospital

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Other On Site 0-2 yrs$18 - $28 / HOURPosted 1 month agoCloses Apr 23

Location

Lakewood, Colorado

Salary

$18 - $28 / HOUR

Quick overview

Certified Medical Assistants facilitate patient care by collaborating with the healthcare team to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. They perform clinical tasks, maintain accurate medical records, and assist with front office duties and appointment scheduling.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a valid Medical Assistant certification from an approved organization. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association is required.

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Job description

Where You’ll Work Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St.
Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado.
With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients.
In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation!
We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world.
Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others.
At St.
Anthony Hospital.
We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation.
If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Certified Medical Assistants are essential to delivering whole person care to our patients.
We offer a Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder to support growth and development within our connected system!
Our Medical Assistants are highly-valued team members with an important voice in this organization.
Our MAs, in partnership with clinic staff and operations, created a structured approach to a more effective, efficient work day with appropriate workloads and a clearer path for professional development.
In addition, we've also established one of the first-ever MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college to educate and prepare future MAs for success.
This position assumes a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.
You will promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the delegation of medical services as defined by State Medical Practice Act.
You may perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider in accordance with our Physician Group Scope of Practice.
You may also assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments.
MAs are responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance.
You will also attend / conduct in-service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth and demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
In Colorado Only: Pay Ranges Begin at $20.00 for Non-Certified Medical Assistants and $21.25 for Certified Medical Assistants.
This position requires certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following recognized certifying bodies: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA) American Medical Technologist (AMT) National Healthcare Association (NHA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Job Requirements In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Certified Medical Assistants candidates will need the following: High School Diploma or G.E.D., required Medical Assistant certification or registration from approved organization, required Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, required Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)