Behavioral Health Medical Assistant - Cedar Point Health

Cedar Point Health is growing and is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Behavioral Health team in Montrose, CO.This position is responsible for assisting the behavioral health provider in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management.

Cedar Point Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, employee life and accidental death insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off including sick time.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient electronic medical record prior to appointment and confers with provider regarding incomplete tests/consults or other orders.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the providers room and taking needed vitals, heights and weights.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains the providers rooms. Keeps exam rooms stocked with supplies.
• Gives injections, assists with EKG’s and other tests and office procedures as needed. Provides other patient care services as directed by the providers.
• Maintains medication records, administers medication upon physician order and responds to medication requests per practice protocol via (fax, phone and e-script).
• Triages, schedules same day appointments, and responds to patient communication within practice policy.
• Assists providers with patient education and self- management.
• Maintain courteous relationships with outside caregivers, insurance carriers, labs, hospital, and pharmacies at all times.
• Performs other related work as required.

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
• Skilled in developing and maintain clinical quality assurance
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff
• Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures
• Ability to maintain records and record test results.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Willing to cover at different locations

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Must be experienced in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience. Behavioral Health experience is preferred.

Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions.

Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.