Medical Assistant

About the Role

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of a provider or nurse, assists with performing patient care.
• Performs basic clinical skills and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient conditions. Documents patient care provided.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
• MA certification or registration (Medical Assistant I)
• UCHealth will hire into a Medical Assistant title in lieu of a Medical Assistant registration or certification if a candidate possesses: 3 years of Medical Assistant experience OR is a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire