CO Salary Range: USD 22.71 - 34.06 per hour

　　Primary City/State:

　　Greeley, Colorado

　　Department Name:

　　Weld County Neuro Surgery-Hosp

　　Work Shift:

　　Day

　　Job Category:

　　Clinical Care

　　Primary Location Salary Range:

　　$22.71 - $34.06 / hour, based on education & experience

　　In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

　　You have a place in the health care industry. If you're looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference - and real change in the health care industry - you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.

　　Location: 1801 16th Street, Greeley CO. Availability to travel to Fort Collins if needed.

　　Schedule: Monday through Friday, Clinic is open from 8am to 5pm. 8 hour shifts with a 30 min lunch. 40 hours a week. No Weekends! Some flexibility within team.

　　$1000 SIGN ON BONUS! - 1 Year Commitment Required

　　Day to Day: This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide an excellent patient experience. We are looking to grow and expand to Fort Collins; Availability to travel to Fort Collins a Plus!

　　Working in the Neuroscience department makes for a very rewarding career! Even though the position is light with hands-on duties, it is still challenging and interesting. Our providers see a wide range of conditions, many of which present with complex and diffuse symptoms, which makes accuracy and attention to detail a priority. Neuroscience MAs interact regularly with patients who feel ill or are receiving life-changing diagnoses, requiring compassion and care for the patient to be #1 priorities. Neuroscience MAs handle a variety of tasks including rooming patients, preparing for in-office procedures, insurance prior authorizations, finding resources for under-served patients, handling patient phone calls, and sometimes covering across our service lines as needed.

　　A 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees, Banner North Colorado Medical Center is the largest hospital in the region. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. For the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

　　POSITION SUMMARY

　　This position demonstrates advanced Medical Assistant knowledge, skills and abilities as a mentor and resource to assigned clinic(s) of Medical Assistant staff members. Is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience. This position could have additional duties that have a greater impact on clinic operations beyond essential functions.

　　CORE FUNCTIONS

　　1. Demonstrates Banner's best practices, procedures and behaviors to assigned clinic(s) while training Medical Assistant staff. Works with Providers and performs usual tasks related to Medical Assistant skills. Completes Medical Assistants' skills check off lists and reports any concerns to appropriate practice management. Completes all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.

　　2. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.

　　3. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.

　　4. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.

　　5. Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.

　　6. Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.

　　7. Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas. Monitors inventory including medication/injectables and immunizations (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).

　　8. Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.

　　9. This position works under the direct supervision of the providers. This position interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with physician's offices in order to report, ask for or clarify information. Prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

　　Active Medical Assistant Certification is required. BLS certification required. Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).

　　Must possess three years of experience as a Medical Assistant or a combination of leadership and Medical Assistant experience.

　　Must show competent performance with the advanced skill set of a Med Asst II. Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion. Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

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　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.

　　Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

　　EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

　　Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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