Medical Assistant - Psychiatric (S0080)

Medical Assistant - Psychiatric- Gunnison Outpatient - Gunnison, CO 

Position Summary: We are seeking a Medical Assistant who will provide clinical and administrative support to medical and/or psychiatric providers and their patients in an outpatient setting. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for preparing for patient visits, performing assigned clinical tasks, rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, performing point of care testing, assisting in minor procedures, fielding patient phone calls, obtaining prior authorizations and maintaining patient care supplies.  The MA works with-in an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and may be assigned to work with primary care providers, psychiatric providers or both.  

QUALIFICATIONS: Our ideal candidate for our Medical Assistant position will maintain a High School Diploma/GED as well as 1 year as a Medical Assistant or clinical support position in a medical or behavioral health setting. Preferred experience: 3 years as a Medical Assistant and CMA [Certified Medical Assistant].  

Salary: Starting pay is $21.50 and ranges up to $24.64 per hour and includes a $2.50 locale differential at our Gunnison Springs locations, as well as preferred experience and preferred education described above. 

Full-Time Benefits:

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move 15 pounds up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have the ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employees must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Required Skills: 

• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic classifications and medications.  

• Completes schedule and visit prep to anticipate provider and patient needs prior to visit. 

• Rooms patients and obtain clinical information, such as medication list, allergies and patient concerns to facilitate clinic visit.  

• Accurately measures and records vital signs (BP, HR, RR, height, weight).  

• Communicate with patients in person and via phone with a high level of customer service regarding medications, appointment reminders, test results and other questions, and documents communication in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).  

• Assists provider with staying on schedule, directs patient flow and room turn over and communicates with providers and patients/families when there are any delays.  

• Accurately completes and records point of care testing, such as a Urine Drug Screen or A1C test. 

• Administers medication and immunizations as instructed by the RN or medical provider.  

• Cleans and disinfects exam tables, counters, equipment and medical devices per established infection control guidelines. 

• Obtains prior authorizations for medications, and other supplies, tests or referrals when needed.  

• Assembles equipment and supplies and prepares trays for minor procedures. 

• Communicate diagnostic and laboratory results to patients as instructed by medical provider.  

• Provides patient education as instructed by RN or medical provider. 

• Facilitates tele-health visits, which may include a patient participating in a visit from home, or a patient coming into a clinic and meeting with an off-site medical provider. 

Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required within 90 days of hire. 

About our Axis Health System:  We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.   

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities. 

Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). 

Salary : $22 - $25