Medical Assistant -THORNTON

Job Description:

Shift: First Shift Medical Assistant \- THORNTON

At Colorado Kidney Care, we provide the highest quality, most comprehensive and up\-to\-date care for our patients. Our employees are talented, passionate health care professionals who know how to provide excellent patient care and customer service. We look for people who have a strong work ethic with a positive outlook and team\-work attitude.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent computer skills as we are an electronic medical records based practice. Qualified candidate must have a minimum of six months of relevant experience. This is a position for our office in Thornton, CO. The work week is Monday\-Friday, with flexible schedule options available, includes a 4 day work week. This is not a remote position.

We offer excellent benefits, generous paid time off plan and highly competitive pay, starting at $23\- $25 per hour commensurate with experience. Bi\-lingual pay may be offered. Employment is contingent on successful completion of reference and background check. The position will remain posted until filled.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Greet patients and perform Check\-in and Check\-out procedures in an accurate and timely manner
• Room patients, process urine specimens, and take vitals
• Process patient payments and perform billing payment entry
• Prepare payment batches and maintain accurate office money and cash transactions
• Schedule patient appointments
• Perform medication, test and procedure authorizations
• Distribute notes and information to outside providers/entities when needed
• Prepare for patient office visits and prepare lab work in patient charts
• Maintain appointment waitlist and schedule waitlist appointments whenever possible
• Scan and attach patient medical records and administrative documents in EMR
• Utilize and maintain office communication through Outlook, calendars and task reminder
• Review and process incoming faxes, and flow labs that are not electronically sent
• Make patient reminder calls for lab work two weeks prior to patient appointments
• Cross coverage of other duties as needed \& other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills:Essential Skills and Experience:

• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant education program and have a minimum of two years of relevant MA experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Professionalism in appearance, behavior, and communication
• Expected to communicate in a precise and clear manner, verbally and in writing
• Works with others in a cooperative and supportive manner
• Displays patience and compassion in all patient interactions
• Ability to effectively multitask in a fast paced environment
• Possess an intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to navigate the internet proficiently
• Proficient with general math skills
• Expected to function at a high level of efficiency without constant supervision and also work as part of a team
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good MVR

Job Benefits:We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401K Plan
• Holiday pay and generous paid time\-off plan

Education Benefit

From: Colorado Kidney Care