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Medical Assistant/MA

Schedule: Full Time / 40 hours a week / M-F 8a-5p

Location: Lakewood, CO (11185 West 6th Avenue)

Offering up to $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Concentra is the nation’s largest provider of workplace health services (Occupational Health). We proudly own and operate 500+ outpatient clinics across the United States, offering Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Physical Therapy and Advanced Specialist services. As we’ve grown, we’ve expanded into Wellness Services, Onsite Health and Telemedicine. Our practice is responsible for treating one out of every five injuries sustained in the workplace, and we stand behind our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time .

Join Concentra, and you’ll experience a culture where the opportunities to advance your career are endless! We’ll provide you with: job stability, continuous on-the-job training, long-term career paths and growth, competitive compensation and salary package coupled with exceptional benefits and working for a healthcare organization that’s quickly growing and making a difference!

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Keywords: Medical Assistant | MA

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician. Triages and dispositions all patients.
• Cross trained to perform Front Office duties including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, check in/out, communicating wait times, etc.
• Manages patient flow and volume. Keeps patients informed of expected wait times.
• Prepares for and assists clinician with surgery set up and injury care.
• Performs rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)
• Maintains supplies, cleans rooms and equipment, and stocks exam rooms.
• Dispenses medications and appliances as ordered by the treating clinician and in accordance with state regulations.
• Performs ancillary testing and tasks (including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing) as ordered by treating clinicians.
• Answers telephone as needed.
• Completes quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center.
• Notifies supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected.
• Applies bandages, dressings and splints as ordered by the treating clinician.
• Assists providers during examination and treatment.
• Prepares patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and performing all required testing.
• Performs DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care and proper record keeping. Ensures accuracy in documentation.
• Attends center staff meetings as required.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility.
• Maintains and operates all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS

• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school (credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations) or Military Medical Specialist with current Medical Assistant credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations
• High school graduate or GED equivalent

Job-related Experience

• Previous medical office experience preferred
• Working knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific)

Job-related Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers, and other employees.
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• Must successfully complete orientation and training as well as demonstrate competency in all required medical tasks.
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees.
• Obtain all certifications required of Medical Support Specialists including but not limited to Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, Hair and Oral Fluids Collection.
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.

Additional Data

• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Plans
• Center Achievement Bonuses
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance/Disability
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $19.29 to $25.07 hourly depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans