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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medical Assistant MA Family Medicine

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeFort Collins, CO, USAIn-person

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).
  • BLS certification is required upon hire.
  • Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software, are required.
  • The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized fashion.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores as appropriate, and report condition changes to clinicians.
  • Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, including blood pressure measurement, recording respiration and heart rate or pulse and temperature, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and electrocardiograms; act as a chaperone when needed; follow universal blood and body-fluid precautions and use personal protective equipment; and prioritize patient flow.
  • Coordinate patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling for clinic, hospital, and ancillary medical treatments and tests; communicate test results to patients and support clinicians in providing patient care; administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures or as directed.
  • Provide clerical support for patient notifications and documentation, including completing medical records with laboratory results, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and prior care relevant to each visit; provide complete and accurate billing information in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a clean and functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, examination rooms, and storage areas; disinfect equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions and sterilization procedures; follow manufacturer recommendations and OSHA guidelines when handling 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.
  • Complete required onboarding and orientation activities, including simulation training, as directed.
  • Work under the direct supervision of providers and interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, external healthcare contacts, community providers, agencies, and physician offices to exchange or clarify patient-care information; prioritize data from multiple sources to support responses to changes in patient and family health status.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed-care operations, electronic medical records (EMR), and scheduling software are 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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