Job description
We are recruiting for a Medical Assistant to join our team!
We are here for life’s journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?
Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
Education:
Work Experience:
Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For read more about our commitment to diversity visit:
We are here for life’s journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?
Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
Department
DH TB CONTROL PROGRAM PAV L
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant will be part of the Tuberculosis Clinic which is one of four clinics within the Public Health Institute at Denver Health. This position will work primarily in clinics in schools and occasionally in outreach settings. This is a Monday-Friday position 8-5. Under general supervision, assists provider including all back office duties. Provides nursing support with various functions such as; invasive procedures, medication administration, performing appointment and registration scheduling functions. Assists the RN with clinical clerical functions. Ensures smooth work and patient flow within the clinic.
Essential Functions:
The Medical Assistant will be part of the Tuberculosis Clinic which is one of four clinics within the Public Health Institute at Denver Health. This position will work primarily in clinics in schools and occasionally in outreach settings. This is a Monday-Friday position 8-5. Under general supervision, assists provider including all back office duties. Provides nursing support with various functions such as; invasive procedures, medication administration, performing appointment and registration scheduling functions. Assists the RN with clinical clerical functions. Ensures smooth work and patient flow within the clinic.
Essential Functions:
Knowledge of medical office practice. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Bilingual skills preferred.
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited program in Medical Office Assisting, accredited program of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active LPN license
Work Experience:
Licenses:
Basic Life Support for Medical Assistant certification All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
Shift
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$19.23 - $25.96 / hr
Benefits
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Competitive pay
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Outstanding benefits
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Education opportunities
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Shared leadership and advancement opportunity
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State-of-the-art facilities
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Immediate retirement plan matching
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Professional clinical advancement program
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Participation in evidence-based projects
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
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National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
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Excellence– We are better every day
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Compassion– We care for everyone
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Relentlessness– We fight for everyone
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Stewardship– We use resources responsibly
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Learning– We educate the next generation
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For read more about our commitment to diversity visit:
https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
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