"Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant (Open Rank, I or II)"

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine – Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center

Job Title: Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant (Open Rank, I or II)

Position #:00844521 – Requisition #:38849

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The MA/CMA works to facilitate clinic workflow, assist patients, and ensure safe, seamless delivery of care for each patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately rooms patients, obtains & records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care.
• Accurately records patient charges for medications, supplies, equipment, labs, and procedures.
• Provides patient care in a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
• Assists in tracking patient follow-up and compliance.
• Assists the providers with patient education pertain to their ongoing care.
• Prepares and/or coordinates referrals as directed by the provider.
• Performs appropriate basic and/or routine regular delegated medical functions as directed and within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, and CU clinic guidelines.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (HTC) is an internationally renowned specialized disease management center for children and adults within the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. The HTC provides direct comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to over 3000 adult and pediatric patients with rare chronic bleeding and clotting disorders throughout a multiple state region. The Center encompasses a freestanding School of Medicine clinic, a specialty pharmacy, research laboratories, clinical research services, professional training, patient education, and patient outreach and support programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Healthcare Technician I:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Certification or licensure from an accredited medical assistant program.

Healthcare Technician II:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Certification or licensure from an accredited medical assistant program.
• One (1) year of experience in a medical clinic.
  + Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Medical Office experience in area of specialty (hematology).
• EPIC EMR experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• One (1) year of experience in patient financial counseling in a healthcare setting.
• Pediatric and Adult phlebotomy experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, providers, staff, and management.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong Business and Organizational Competence.
• Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedures.
• Ability to effectively cope with a faced-paced environment and typical job stressors.