Do you have a passion for caring for patients? If you are looking for a place where teamwork is a priority and every patient counts, this might be the spot for you! We are looking forward to training the right candidate to join our outgoing and friendly team, in beautiful Montrose, Colorado! If you are looking to enter and learn the medical field, and enjoy caring for the community, then we would like to get to know you.
Cedar Point Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, employee life and accidental death insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off including sick time. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare, clean, and maintain exam rooms and treatment rooms. Shadow and learn new skills from Medical Assistants and Front Office staff.Teach and confirm the accuracy of vital sign measurements.Review HIPAA, OSHA, and COVID policies and testing.Treat patients with courtesy and compassion.Help facilitate patient flow and communicate changes with patients and clinical staff.Maintain courteous relationships with outside caregivers, insurance carriers, labs, hospitals, and pharmacies at all times.Assist MA with ordering medical supplies & stocking exam rooms with appropriate itemsAssist MA with Regular cleaning/maintenance of all medical equipmentAssist with handling prescription refills, once appropriately trainedAbility to assist in a variety of common office proceduresAbility to take direction from MAs, Front Office staff and providersAbility to maintain records and record test results once trainedAbility to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situationsExceptional communication skills, both in person and over the telephone, with the ability to interact with patients in a friendly, courteous manner. Patient and helpful demeanor to assist patients in feeling welcome, comfortable, and relaxed. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients, their families, and staff members.Ability to maintain confidentiality and be HIPAA compliantAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to occasionally lift and carry 20 poundsAbility to cover at other primary care locations a plus, not required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Experience in physician's office a plus but not required. We are willing to train and offer MA certification programs in house.
Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions. Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
