Medical Assistant MA Loveland Columbine Family Practice Clinic

Primary City/State:

Loveland, Colorado

Department Name:

C/P-Columbine Fam Prac-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Primary Location Salary Range:

$21.01 - $31.51 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.

Location: Banner Health Clinic - Loveland Columbine at 2923 Ginnala Dr, Loveland, CO 80538.  The clinic hours of operation are 7a-6p Monday-Friday and most Saturdays 8a-12p.  We are a primary care clinic with 8 providers, 10 MA's, 5 front desk staff and one referral specialist.    We will be adding additional providers in the future. 

Schedule: The shift hours for this position are variable during the weekdays and include ten-hour shifts, four days a week or eight hours shifts, five days a week with some Saturday shifts from 7:30a-12:00p. 

$1000 SIGN ON BONUS! - 1 Year Commitment Required

Day to day responsibilities include rooming patients, performing POCT's, EKG's, immunizations, etc.  Additional duties include: returning patient calls, completing prior authorizations for medications, vaccine management, ordering supplies, stocking and cleaning rooms, etc. 

Our clinic is a very busy, well-established clinic with a focus on professionalism, great teamwork, and patient care.  We focus on ACO quality measures and providing excellent care and customer service for our patients. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team environment with great customer service and a strong work ethic.

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.

2. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.

3. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.

4. Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.

5. Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous