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Certified Medical Assistant – Urology, Highlands Ranch

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers Job# 23215

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

School of Medicine Dean’s Office, Community Practice Division has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Health Care Tech I – II (Open Rank), Certified Medical Assistant – Urology, Highlands Ranch position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The CMA works to facilitate clinic workflow, assist patients, and ensure safe, seamless delivery of care for each patient.

Nature of Work:

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The CMA works to facilitate clinic workflow, assist patients, and ensure safe, seamless delivery of care for each patient.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

Essential Duties:

• Accurately rooms patients, obtains & records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care
• Accurately processes and records telephone messages in patient medical record and according to policy
• Assists in preparing prescription refills for providers and according to policy
• Maintains patient confidentiality, written and verbal
• Communicates effectively and in an attentive and manner with every patient encounter
• Verifies patient’s understanding of the purpose of the visit
• Accurately documents all care provided and procedures performed within the patient’s medical record
• Accurately records patient charges for medications, supplies, equipment, labs and procedures
• Provides patient care in a safe, comfortable, and private environment
• Assists the providers with patient education pertain to their ongoing care:Normal laboratory and x-ray reports after provider review

Diet and exercise
Laboratory, radiology or procedural preparations

• Prepares and/or coordinates referrals as directed by the provider
• Ensures mistakes or inconsistencies in medical record are corrected in order to reduce/eliminate errors.
• Alerts provider when medical record is incomplete
• Ensures medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation
• Collects, organizes, and catalogs data for quality reporting
• Assists in tracking patient follow-up and compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as assisting with orienting/training new employees, transporting equipment or patients, stocking shelves, and/or ordering supplies.
• Performs appropriate basic and/or routine regular delegated medical functions as directed and within appropriate scope of practice as inferred by knowledge, skill level, and CU clinic guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations according to protocols
• Maintains professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas between each patient
• Maintains work areas, exam rooms, supplies, equipment, medications, immunizations
• Adheres to employer work practices, policies and procedures, including office and state protocols
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, providers, staff, and management
• Effectively copes with faced-paced environment and typical job stressors
• Documents work processes as required
• Performs other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining departmental logs, answering telephones and taking messages, checking in patients, and scheduling patient appointments
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned

Internal Contacts:

• Within Department
• Cross-departmental
• Physicians
• APPs
• Students
• Management
• Faculty
• Risk Management
• Safety & Infection Control
• Marketing
• Business Office

External Contacts:

• Patients
• Families
• Vendors
• Insurance Companies
• Regulatory Agencies
• Media
• Miscellaneous business partners, utilities, etc.
• Visitors
• Other healthcare agencies

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Appointment:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of accredited CMA program and pass the National Medical Assistant Certification Exam (i.e. AAMA or NCCT)
• Current CMA certification (i.e. AAMA, NCCT)
• Current healthcare provider level CPR certification

Intermediate Appointment:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of CMA experience in medical office setting
• Completion of accredited CMA program and pass the National Medical Assistant Certification Exam (i.e. AAMA or NCCT)
• Current CMA certification (i.e. AAMA, NCCT)
• Current healthcare provider level CPR certification

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):

• Associates Degree
• Medical office experience in area of specialty
• EPIC experience
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking
• Computer skills: EPIC, Kronos
• MS Office: Outlook, Power Point, Word

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and personal skills
• Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills
• Strong knowledge or CPT & ICD-10 procedures
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care
• Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures
• Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed
• Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures
• Ability to accurately take and record vital signs
• Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.

Other Required Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include physicians, leadership, and staff
• Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate in person, by phone or in writing
• Ability to interpret, communicate and document with proper medical terminology
• Ability to recognize/interpret the physical exam process and record exam details
• Ability to attest to computer proficiency and learn new computer applications
• Ability to keyboard/type, write legibly, and accurately record information
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to organize workflow with particular focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Ability to manage time and work tasks
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing
• Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
• Ability to work as an effective team member

Personal Relationships:

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and colleagues
• Must be able to maintain a high level of adaptability and excel with interpersonal skills

Salary and Benefits:

The starting hiring rate (or budgeted rate) for the Health Care Tech I position has been established at $20 per hour.

The starting hiring rate (or budgeted rate) for the Health Care Tech II position has been established at $21 per hour.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary rate represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at: Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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