Medical Assistant

Job Details
Job Location: Jet Wing – Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $22.85 – $22.85 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Medical Assistant
This is a full time, in person position
Job Summary: Essential member of the Psychiatric Services Team. Collaborates with physicians/mid-levels, nurses, and medical leadership to meet the clients needs where they are at. Performs preliminary patient care, including vital signs, interviewing, screening requirements and documentation of visit needs. Familiar with basic psychiatric medications, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Displays infection prevention practices while providing patient care. Schedules appointments and performs the intake functions for connecting patients into psychiatric services. Completes needed paperwork and follows up with timely communication to clients. Other miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of a medical/clinical licensed professional.
Essential Functions:
Reviews charts to determine treatment and administrative priorities
Participates in team huddles (staffing)
Supports clinic work flow by rooming patients and completing all needed documentation
Prepares patient rooms using infection control practices
Facilitates telepsych care to include navigation and preliminary troubleshooting of technology involved
Perform patient vitals, to include pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height and SPO2, and report any abnormal to nursing/provider staff.
May perform phlebotomy
Medication Injections
Updates patient information accurately and timely in electronic health record
Performs in house CLIA waived testing when applicable. Completes quality controls as required.
Sends and follows up on patient referrals and lab orders
Assists in completing all incoming paperwork/forms using patient information from EHR. Forward to appropriate provider anytime a medical or clinical decision must be made. Assures appropriate ROI is completed.
Monitor and maintain supply levels; ensure all expired supplies are regularly removed
Effectively and professionally communicate with patients, internal and external providers and documents all communication in medical records
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED required
Graduate of Medical Assistant Program and current RMA or CMA with the state or national level required at time of application to be considered.
Certified EMT acceptable.
Military applicants accepted with equivalent training and registered/certified certification.
Strong customer service, communication, prioritization, and organization skills required
Must have sufficient language skills and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately and professionally implement and document the services provided to clients.
Possess basic computer navigation skills and type 25+ w.p.m. for the input and output of client information, using electronic record. Excellent data entry skills required.
Experience using various treatment modalities appropriate for specified population, utilizing strength-based therapeutic approaches.
Experience working in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Current CPR (BCLS) certification required
Our rich benefits package includes:
Exceptional Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
$1M/3M Professional Liability Coverage with Tail
4% 401(k) company match fully vested
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Long-Term Disability coverage
Paid Holidays, including 3 floating holidays to use as you wish
Employee Assistance Program (includes free therapy access)
Professional Development Funds
Robust Training Program
Second Language Monthly Bonus (subject to assessment)
At Diversus Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and behavioral healthcare unite to make lives better. Our goal is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Every day. It is a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
*New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us.
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