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Medical Assistant II

St Francis Hospital

#Medical Records #BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Urgent Care #Patient Safety #Medical Assistant #Certified Medical Assistant #Basic Life Support

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant provides supportive clinical and administrative care to patients and families within a healthcare team. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks, maintaining accurate medical records, and facilitating patient scheduling.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Medical Assistant certification from a recognized body. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association is also required.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CareCollaborationChart DocumentationPatient SafetyBasic Life SupportPatient SchedulingClinical TasksMedical Record Maintenance

Job description

Where You’ll Work Penrose-St.
Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St.
Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest.
St.
Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city.
St.
Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit.
It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service.
It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care.
With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.
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)

Medical Assistant II

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