Medical Assistant - CU Sports Med

Medical Assistant - CU Sports 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. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the smooth operation of physicians' clinics within CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Clinic duties include, but are not limited to greeting patients, gathering and reporting significant history, securing physician-ordered intervention, placing orders and referrals, preparing patients for injections, casting and cast removal, splinting, durable medical equipment and brace fitting, and coordination of patients through the system. The Medical Assistant will triage patient phone calls, assist in refill process for patient prescriptions, provide patients instructions regarding follow up care and assist in maintaining clinic inventory.

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

•Pass a national Medical Assistant Certification exam preferred.

•BLS certification required by the end of conditional period.

Responsibilities

•Direct patients to appropriate treatment room, performs appropriate patient intake depending on the patient’s practitioner.

•Provide patient teaching when appropriate.

•Assists physicians and PT staff with patient treatment as appropriate, within scope of their practice.

•Assist with implementation of physicians orders (i.e., x-rays, MRI’s, CT scans, ultrasounds, physical therapy)

•Prepare and assist with injections.

•Removal of sutures.

•Casting, splinting, brace fitting/durable medical equipment

•Schedule appointments and procedure

•Prepare and maintain clinic patient care areas including examination rooms and cast room.

•Prepare and maintain utility areas for safe use including supply areas, lab and refrigerators.

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

The Medical Assistant is responsible for the smooth operation of physicians clinics within CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Clinic duties include, but are not limited to greeting patients, gathering and reporting significant history, securing physician-ordered intervention, placing orders and referrals, preparing patients for injections, casting and cast removal, splinting, durable medical equipment and brace fitting, and coordination of patients through the system . The Medical Assistant will triage patient phone calls, assist in refill process for patient prescriptions, provide patients instructions regarding follow up care and assist in maintaining clinic inventory.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education or Formal Training

Medical Assistant Program or Experience preferred.

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

• Medical Assistant Ceritfication is preferred.
• BLS certification (AHA) required by the end of the conditional period.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Experience

MA or medical back office experience preferred.

Materials and Equipment directly used

• Telephone
• Computers
• Fax Machine
• Copy Machine
• Cast Saw
• Suture/Staple Removal Instruments
• Injection Supplies/Instruments

Working environment/Physical Activities

• Requires eight hours of sitting and/or standing and walking. May require excessive walking (greater than 50%).
• Must be able to tolerate noise and multiple interruptions.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment and assist patient in clinical setting.
• Visual and hearing acuity to assure safety of self and others in these areas.
• Must have ability to assist patients.
• Hours may include extended hours depending on job necessity.

INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Interacts with patients, athletic trainers, physical therapsists, care team assistants, physicians, physician assistants, X-ray techs and other healthcare professionals as needed.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistent and on time attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Direct patients to appropriate treatment room, performs appropriate patient intake depending on the patient’s practitioner.
• Provide patient teaching when appropriate.
• Assists physicians and PT staff with patient treatment as appropriate, within scope of their practice.
• Assist with implementation of physicians orders (i.e., x-rays, MRI’s, CT scans, ultrasounds, physical therapy)
• Prepare and assist with injections.
• Removal of sutures.
• Casting, splinting, brace fitting/durable medical equipment
• Schedule appointments and procedures
• Prepare and maintain clinic patient care areas including examination rooms and cast room.
• Prepare and maintain utility areas for safe use including supply areas, lab and refrigerators.
• Maintain patient records and input patient information into EMR system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and medical systems.
• Acts as information liaison between clinicians and patients.
• Assist in maintaining clinic inventory.
• Perform other assignments or special projects as requested by the administrative team.
• 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.
• Adhere to standard precautions as appropriate
• The use of protective barriers as appropriate including: gloves, masks, gowns, safety goggles.
• Handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately.
• Hand washing as appropriate.