Medical Assistant, Float Team Outpatient MA, ACS

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We are recruiting for a mission-driven Medical Assistant, Float Team Outpatient MA, ACS to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department CHS Support Float Pool Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking for variety and premium pay? Our hospital float pool offers opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Patient Safety Attendants (PSAs). Registered Nurses are able to specialize in the following tracks: - Critical Care (ICUs) - Acute Care - Women & Children - Behavioral Health - Perioperative Services - Ambulatory Care Why Join? - Premium Pay: Our float staff receive 15% on top of base pay + shift/weekend/holiday differentials + certification pay - Career Growth: Explore our clinical ladder and workforce development center, numerous leadership and clinical growth opportunities within the team - Team Environment: The float team has supportive leaders, mentorship, collaborative peers, and a thorough onboarding program - Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling Job Summary Under general supervision, the School-Based Medical Assistant Float assists with the coordination and management of primary health services by providing float coverage within any of the School-Based sites according to staffing needs. The School-Based Medical Assistant Float performs clerical support duties to include outreach, registration, insurance verification, maintenance of records and files, maintenance of a smooth and organized patient flow and facilitation of non-patient care communications. The SBHC Medical Assistant Float also assists the Primary Care Practitioners in all back office duties including medication and immunization maintenance and administration, patient rooming and other tasks associated with the Medical Assistant back office scope. Essential Functions : Accurately and efficiently schedules and registers patients for clinic visits using information collected from the school-based clinic consent, parent and/or patient. Registration to include insurance verification and eligibility. (5%) Monitors and maintains assigned registration work queues daily. (5%) Fosters positive relationships via outreach to site and community based partners informing of clinic services. (5%) Evaluates need for and provides access to services via school-based patient registries. (5%) Assists provider in setting up for procedures including aseptic and sterile techniques; provides safe administration of medications and immunizations (oral, IM, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal); obtains EKGs, orders appropriate tests as directed by provider; and schedules follow-up appointments as directed by provider. (5%) Accurately and efficiently takes vital signs and basic historical patient data. (5%) Identifies abnormal patient findings. (5%) Communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patient's health status to Provider in a timely manner. (5%) Prepares patients for examinations, assists with examinations, splint applications, minor procedures a variety of other medically related tasks within their scope of knowledge. (5%) Assists in the coordination of clerical information necessary to provide patient care. This may include, but is not limited to: Referrals. (5%) Assists patients with appointments if necessary. (5%) Faxes pertinent medical information. (5%) Maintains patient medical record and other information. (5%) Assists patients with the arrangement of tests and treatments prescribed by Medical Provider. (5%) Assists the provider in providing routine treatment instructions. (5%) Checks in patient by escorting patients from reception area to exam room and communicates information regarding any extended wait or delay in appointment time. (5%) Documents accurately and appropriately in patient medical record. (5%) Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments/supplies. (5%) Prepares and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments, including restocking of exam and treatment rooms. (5%) Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and infection control practices according to agency policies and procedures. (5%) Helps to identify safety and infection control issues. (0%) Performs phlebotomy and various laboratory procedures after competency verified. (0%) Maintains safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens. (0%) Administers immunizations according to the recommendation of Epic Best Practice Advisory and/or the provider for students who have consent for recommended immunization. (0%) Engages in performance appraisal on a routine basis by accepting and providing constructive feedback and integrates feedback into practice. (0%) Participates in competency reviews as required by department. A