Summit Health, Inc. Castle Rock , CO 80109
Posted 3 weeks ago
About Our Company
We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description
Clinic Location: 755 S Perry St. Ste. 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104
Why Village Medical?
At Village Medical, we're looking for a Front Office Medical Assistant to help us transform the way primary care is delivered and how patients are served. As a national leader on the forefront of healthcare, we've partnered with many of today's best primary care physicians. We're equipping them with the latest digital tools. Empowering them with proven strategies and support. Inspiring them with better practices and consistent results.
Could this be you?
As a Front Office Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.
How you can make a difference as a Medical Assistant:
Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient interactions
Prepares and administers PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Provider, utilizing the "Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration"
Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, and suture/staple removal, and dressing changes, and other patient care activities
Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings
Provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet
Authorizes prescription refills as directed
Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visit or examination
Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens
Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment
Performs quality controls and equipment checks
Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver's license, authorizations, referrals and other required appointment documentation and appropriately saves them in practice EMR
Performs demographic and insurance validation, and informs patient of privacy policies and procedures
Effectively communicates unexpected schedule delays to patients and assists with patient comfort should delays arise
Collects patient co-payments, reconciliation charges and outstanding balances upon Check-In as well as submitting batches on a daily basis
Keeps the reception and patient waiting areas clean and organized
Schedules patient appointments/follow-up appointments in accordance with established policies and procedures
Skills for success as a Medical Assistant:
Self-motivated: energetic, self-starter; can work autonomously
Detail-oriented and committed to providing safe patient care
Results oriented: bias for action; demonstrated track record of achievement; drive for attainment of superior outcomes
Flexible: Navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented; comfortable in an ever-changing environment
Communication: Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas effectively both verbally and in writing
Collaboration: Team player
Service: Actively supports others, demonstrates an optimistic, can-do approach to issue resolution
Humility: Low ego; engenders trust; respectful
Experience to drive change:
Certified Medical Assistant or eligible within 90 days of hire
1 year of experience preferred
Phlebotomy experience required
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred; required within 90 days of employment
High School Diploma/Equivalency required
Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred
Explore your future with Village Medical as a Medical Assistant today!
For Colorado Residents only: The base compensation range for this role is MA: $19-28/hr., At VillageMD, compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. The selected candidate will be eligible for a valuable company benefits plan, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401k plan.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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