Medical Assistant/CNA-Family Physicians of Western Colorado

Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking to explore a new path, or a newly certified Medical Assistant eager to launch your career? We’re excited to welcome passionate individuals like you to our team! Whether you're looking to grow your skills or start fresh, we offer a supportive environment, hands-on training, and the resources you need to thrive. Join a team that’s committed to your success every step of the way.

                                                                                                  Medical Assistant/CNA-  Family Physicians of Western Colorado 

Job Summary:

Provide basic patient care, patient care tasks, and education under the direction of the physician. To keep exam rooms stocked and maintain clean facilities for patient care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Obtain and chart vital statistics
• To reconcile medications
• Follow workflow protocols
• Provide patient instruction and education materials
• Make and chart appointments for out-of-office appointments
• Prepare, administer and chart medications and injections
• Perform skills from checklist
• Call patients with results and questions
• Order various procedures and labs as directed by physician
• Perform EKGs, spirometry, urinalysis, A1cs, Hemocult, INRs, ear lavage, throat swabs and phlebotomy
• Clean and supply patient rooms
• Autoclave and wrap used instruments
• Provide wound care at providers instruction

Assisting Providers

• Assist physicians with specialized minor procedures
• Keep providers informed of the daily schedule
• Keep up with providers pace
• Perform functions according to providers orders
• Dispense medications at providers direction
• Preparing specimens for microscopy

Administrative

• Complete encounter form
• Add charges to office visits
• Track orders

Specific Duties

• Prepare laundry for pick-up
• Other individual duties as assigned

Experience:

Must be a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical  Assistant who is capable of working back office position; caring personality with a positive attitude; calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment; excellent time management and problem solving abilities, good communication skills, and the ability to get along with others and work as a team to assist with all the providers. Must have knowledge of the proper use of medical and lab equipment. Previous medical office experience preferred

Education Requirements:

Have appropriate certification or licensure. Attend Continuing Education programs as requested or as required by the position

Working Conditions:

Works in a well-lighted and ventilated area; primarily standing and walking; light to moderate lifting all the time; heavy lifting occasionally