Medical Assistant - Boulder Creek Family Med

Medical Assistant - Boulder Creek Family Medicine

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$20.76 - $31.15 an hour - Full-TIme Days, 40 hours per week

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, where you will serve as a dedicated patient caregiver. Within our care delivery system, the MA organizes care around patients, while engaging a multidisciplinary care team. Join our team and contribute to the well-being of our patients.

Boulder Creek Family Medicine is a highly regarded primary care practice in Boulder, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. Specializing in family medicine, the practice offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, routine physicals, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute conditions. The team at Boulder Creek Family Medicine is committed to building strong, long-term relationships with patients, ensuring personalized care that meets the unique health needs of every individual, from children to seniors. Known for their compassionate, patient-centered approach, the healthcare professionals at Boulder Creek Family Medicine strive to promote overall wellness and empower patients to take an active role in their health journey. Whether for routine check-ups or more complex health issues, Boulder Creek Family Medicine is a trusted partner in fostering lifelong wellness.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program preferred, or
• Colorado LPN license in good standing preferred, or
• Pass a national Medical Assistant Certification exam preferred.
• BLS certification required by the end of conditional period.

Responsibilities

• Takes patient histories, vital signs and thoroughly documents in patient chart.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Performs selected nursing and administrative duties.
• Performs venipunctures and fingerstick phlebotomy, throat cultures, urinalysis, EKG’s, and other laboratory procedures as directed

About Boulder Community Health

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.

We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.

As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of physicians.

Boulder Community Hospital (BCH) Primary Care Physician Clinics are guided by the philosophy of the Patient-Centered Medical Home. The medical home organizes care around patients, while engaging a multidisciplinary Care Team working proactively to coordinate and track care for each individual patient.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education or Formal Training

• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program preferred, or
• Colorado LPN license in good standing, or
• Pass a national Medical Assistant Certification exam preferred.

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registrations, etc.)

BLS certification required by the end of conditional period.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of medical assistant scope of practice to assist in assessing patient needs and administering and evaluating patient care.
• Knowledge of human growth and development to inform and guide interaction with and care for patients ages newborn to geriatric.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of CLIA, OSHA and Joint Commission regulations.
• Knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, physicians, and the public.
• Ability to work within a Care Team
• 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.
• Fluency in Spanish may be required by a physician.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply written guidelines and procedures to standard work practices.

Experience

One to two years experience in a clinic preferred.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Working environment/Physical Activities

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal and other conditions common to a clinic environment, including blood and body fluids.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Involves standing and walking.
• Occasionally assists lifting and carrying patients weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.

INTERRELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

essential functions

• Consistent and on time attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs selected nursing and administrative duties.
• Prepares patients ages new born to geriatric for examination and treatment. Takes patient histories, vital signs and thoroughly documents in patient chart.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms in orderly manner with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Performs venipunctures and fingerstick phlebotomy, throat cultures, urinalysis, EKG’s, and other laboratory procedures as directed.
• Phones in patient prescriptions and documents accordingly in patient chart.
• Provides patient education and instruction.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Screens telephone calls for appropriate referral/triage and documents accordingly.
• Follows CLIA, OSHA, and Joint Commission regulations.
• Orders and maintains lab and medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Upholds guidelines set forth in department/clinic/organization.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance, demonstrates commitment and dependability.
• Administers immunizations and other injections (including IM, SQ, and intradermal).
• Demonstrates commitment and dependability.
• Meets standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Establishes and maintains effective, professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, managers, staff, physicians, other hospital departments, outside agencies and the public.
• Embraces and upholds philosophy or patient service and satisfaction.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a Care Team with Primary Care Providers, MAs, and other clinic staff to provide care to patients based on best practices and evidenced based medicine (EBM).
• Participates in daily team huddles and meetings among Care Team and clinic that address patient progress and barriers to patient care.
• Adhere to best practices and evidence-based guidelines to provide patient-centric care.
• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
• Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Utilities Management, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include:
• the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses);
• handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and
• hand washing as appropriate.