Medical Assistant I - 10893

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. Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: ·         Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. ·         Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. ·         Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. ·         Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. ·         Using resources judiciously and effectively.  


The Medical Assistant I works within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care and perform administrative and laboratory duties in support of clinic operations. This role includes taking vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, maintaining patient records, and ensuring effective patient flow to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.    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.

Additional Requirement

• Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business.

Coalition Benefits 

• 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 with 3-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 year. 
  The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions 

• Assist healthcare providers in delivering direct patient care, including taking vital signs and conducting patient assessments. 

• Communicate significant clinical information to healthcare professionals as necessary.

• Maintain a professional, confidential, and trauma-informed work environment.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams, including medical assistants, providers, behavioral health professionals, dental staff, pharmacists, and patient navigators.

• Recording patient vital signs and history in NextGen. 

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  Documenting patient visits, including medical, social, and family history. 

   

• Managing tasks through the Inbox and handling patient communications. 

   

• Entering immunization records and scanning documents into patient charts. 

   

• Perform patient check-ins and manage workflow to ensure efficient use of clinic resources. 

   

• Obtain specimens and perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, glucose checks, and hematocrits. 

   

• Conduct venipuncture and prepare blood specimens for transport. 

   

• Administer immunizations per clinic protocols and document them in the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS). 

   

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