Bilingual Medical Assistant/EMT

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus (Prorated Based On Weekly Schedule)
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Bilingual Medical Assistant (MA)/EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) to work within a multi-disciplinary health care team performing medical and mental health support.  MAs/EMTs work within the care team to provide patient care and perform administrative and laboratory duties in support of clinic and providers.  In addition, this position mainly works with bilingual provider, listens to patient assistance line voicemails left in Spanish, and provides concentrated support to MA task box for Spanish-speaking clients. The main location of service is Stout Street Health Center; however, direct care may include satellite sites such as West End Health Center, St. Francis Center, Samaritan House, Beacon, Health Outreach Program (Van), home visits, or other CCH integrated care sites as needed.  This position is located at 2130 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado 80205 and reports to the MA Supervisor.  NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date.  The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance.  Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.
 Coalition Benefits In addition to the unique challenges and extraordinary rewards of our work, eligible Coalition employees enjoy a rich benefits package, including:Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance.  Flexible spending accounts for health care /dependent care / parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with3-year vesting. Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays,12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first yearThe effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. Essential Job Functions Provides for the safe delivery of patient care, in routine and emergency situations, within the scope of education and training, such as taking vital signs, and performing patient assessments. Communicates significant clinic information to other healthcare professionals as necessary. Maintains a professional and confidential work environment. Collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care teams including but not limited to medical assistants, primary care medical providers, behavioral health providers, psychiatric providers, peer specialists, dental assistants and hygienists, pharmacists, patient navigators, case managers, client access representatives, inventory and lab coordinators, and nurse educator. Maintains EHR core competencies as evidenced by:Records all vital signs into NextGen which include BP, P, T, R, Height, Weight, smoking status and possibly finger stick for glucose level and peak flow if patient’s chronic medical lists indicate that these are appropriate according to patient’s diagnosis. Records all patient visits electronically into NextGen, ensuring that they include the PMH, PSH, FH, Social History, and allergies. Uses the Inbox to manage tasks. Uses the Telephone Template to help record communications regarding a patient. Submits appropriate submissions to billing. Ability to enter immunizations into NextGen. Ability to scan documents into appropriate section of patient chart in NextGen. Proficient at using the EPM (Electronic Practice Management) system as demonstrated by: Ability to register patients in EPM.Ability to check patients in for appointment using the EPM.Ability to make an appointment for a patient using the EPM.Ability to perform check-ins for all patients and work closely with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to achieve efficient patient flow and effective use of clinic resources. Manages tasks and scanning as needed to have a complete and current chart. Obtains specimens and performs laboratory tests including urina