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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTimnath, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge is required.
  • Completion of a Banner-approved medical assistant training program that meets state-defined regulations is required.
  • Active Medical Assistant certification is required: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Health Career Association (NHA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire.
  • Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software, are required.
  • The role requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.
  • Employees in specified Banner behavioral-health settings serving children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it during employment; an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for exams and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, other measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores as appropriate; report patient conditions that may indicate a change to the clinician.
  • Assist providers with exams and minor in-office procedures, including measuring blood pressure, respiration, heart rate/pulse, and temperature; perform phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and EKGs; act as a chaperone as needed; use universal blood and body-fluid precautions and personal protective equipment; and prioritize patient flow through the clinical process.
  • Coordinate and manage patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling clinic, hospital, and ancillary treatments and tests; communicate test results to patients; support clinicians in providing optimal patient care; and administer medications according to established policies and procedures or as directed.
  • Provide clerical support for patient notifications and documentation, including complete medical records with labs, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and previous care relevant to each visit; provide accurate and complete billing information in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a clean, functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas; disinfect equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions and sterilization procedures; follow manufacturer recommendations and OSHA guidelines for hazardous substances; perform basic equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs.
  • Order supplies as directed and stock patient-care areas; handle medication-related tasks, including expired medications or equipment and recalls.
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers and exemplify service orientation and teamwork in interactions.
  • Complete necessary onboarding and orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
  • Work under the direct supervision of providers and interact with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, and external healthcare contacts about patient care; communicate with physician offices to report, request, or clarify information; prioritize information from multiple sources to support responses to changes in patient and family health status.
  • Support direct patient care by working with an assigned provider; help triage calls, support walk-in injections and prior authorizations, and perform other clinic-support duties.
  • May float to other Northern Colorado clinic locations to support staffing needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with office medical procedures and treatments is preferred.
  • Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, electronic medical records (EMR), and scheduling software is preferred.
  • Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1999

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