Medical Assistant

Some call it a career. For us it's a calling.

As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is pioneering a new era of preventive and personalized medicine. By combining our efforts in comprehensive care, academic education and ground-breaking research, we're able to develop treatments that help our patients live more productive lives. We breathe science so our patients can breathe life. If you believe in working for an organization where Breathing Science is Life, we invite you to join our team

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant I performs basic clinical activities in support of physician and nursing staff. They deliver safe and appropriate patient care within the scope of practice and established policies and procedures under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed professional.

Essential Duties Assists with preparing patients for examination and may obtain patient medical history by accurately taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight) and documents the results in appropriate systems and/or EMR. May review medication list. May perform spirometry and/or other pre-appointment testing and documents the results appropriately. Reviews charts and prepares them for the following day as indicated. Stocks patient care areas with the necessary supplies. Performs clinical skills as guided by competency validation. Coordinates with other clinics to ensure quality patient experience. Competencies Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others. Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. Impact and Influence: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. Taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference and have an impact. When used well, the intended outcome of this competency is the creation of goodwill, trust, and respect while motivating people to want to follow you even when they don't have to. Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence. Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
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Travel
None

Core Values Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements. Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma/GED and successful graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program Work Experience: None Special Training, Certification or Licensure: CPR/BLS required Salary Range: Salary for this position set at $19.75/hour.

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans. Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations. Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire. Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years. Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees. Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution. Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices. Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes. Application Deadline: This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.