Medical Assistant Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology

•2.9 Lakewood, CO Job Details Full-time $20

•$23 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Gym membership Life insurance Referral program Pet insurance Qualifications Vital signs Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Healthcare privacy protection Organizational skills Time management Full Job Description Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. If you thrive in a supporting role, possess amazing time management and organization skills, all while being able to provide world-class patient care

•This is the opportunity for you! We are privately owned and self-managed by our physicians who care about the success of their people. This position is primarily a Medical Assistant role and requires flexibility to assist with front office responsibilities as needed to support clinic operations.

Purpose:

Works closely with patients, physicians, and medical office staff to support our mission of providing the best care that patients deserve.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE

Manage prior authorizations, including submission, follow-up, and payer communication. Prepare exam rooms in orderly manner with necessary instruments and supplies. Capture relevant information about the patient's current health and healthcare. Prepare patients for examination by obtaining patient histories and vital signs. Communicate with patients by phone and email and loop in the physician when necessary. Phone in patient prescriptions and documents accordingly in patient chart. Attentive to patient's needs and coordination of care; document appropriately. Complete pathology call-backs/results in a timely manner. Handle prescription refill requests and other calls/voicemails promptly. Assist with successful patient recalls; follow-up to bring them back in when they are due for another appointment or procedure. Front office responsibilities as needed to support clinic operations. Able and willing to be cross trained to perform front office, scheduling and other duties, as needed. Other duties as assigned by the physician/office manager.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES IN A CANDIDATE

High school diploma, some college strongly preferred. Knowledge of EMR and AllScripts highly desirable. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, required. A sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted medical standards. Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand patient medical records, physician orders, and medication orders. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and function as a team-player.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, Gym Membership Discount, and Pet Insurance. 7 Paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday of your choice Paid Time Off starting at up to 80 hours per year

•increases with length of service. Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement. $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus Program. Employer-paid 401k Safe Harbor contribution of 3%. Employee Assistance Program

•Free confidential support for team members who need help with stress, financial planning, legal issues, etc.

COMPENSATION

$20

•23/hr

•depending on several factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

•$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

healthcare: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lakewood, CO 80228 (Required)

Work Location:

In person