FT - Medical Assistant - Primary Care - sign on and incentive pay offered.

Family Health West - Fruita, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Fruita, CO

About the position

At Family Health West, you're more than an employee, you're family. You'll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. You'll join a team that encourages professional growth and values new ideas and approaches to care. The position involves providing unmatched care in western Colorado, contributing to a culture of warmth, passion, and care.

Responsibilities

• Check schedule each day to confirm work day schedule.
• Ensure reliable and punctual attendance; expected to be at job as scheduled each day.
• Accurately complete patient records in a timely manner.
• Work harmoniously with Physician and Clerical staff to meet all patient needs.
• Take and record vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, and collect routine urine specimens.
• Provide medical assistance to patients at the direction of the Physician within scope of practice.
• Carry out therapeutic measures under the direction of the Physician.
• Assist with transporting patients within the facility for x-ray, CT, and lab services.
• Assist with transfers or admissions to other physicians or facilities.
• Ensure all education of continuing education requirements and preventive medicine changes are up to date.
• Work collaboratively with clinic staff on programs to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide patient education as directed by the physician.
• Complete daily routine assignments.
• Assist with coordination of work with Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Staff Manager for follow up on missed appointments and referrals.
• Serve as backup for clinical team members as needed.
• Help in development of education and in-service for staff under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Staff Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification and/or Registration required through an accredited organization.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Minimum of one year experience or related education in hands-on medical assisting duties.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred six (6) months medical assistant scribe experience.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• Medical Plan Options: PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible, High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account option, Telemedicine included in both plan options
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with Short and Long Term Option
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/Flex Savings/Dependent Childcare
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Protection
• Travel protection