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Medical Assistant/MA

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

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (4083 Austin Bluffs Parkway)

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

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

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

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

Job-related Skills/Competencies

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

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

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $17.96 to $23.34 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