Medical Assistant II
Location: Denver Colorado
Description: National Jewish Health is currently interviewing Medical Assistant II right now, this occupation will be placed in Colorado. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. National Jewish Health located in Denver, Colorado is currently seeking several Medical Assistant II’s, to promote efficient, high quality physician clinic practice by providing guidance and leadership through collaborating with the team to manage patient flow and communications. To deliver safe and appropriate patient care within the scope of practice and established policies and procedures, under the direct support of a Registered Nurse.
For consideration, please complete an application online in its entirety at http://www.njhealth.org/careers
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Knowledge and Skills
Excellent leadership skills through role modeling professional behavior and a high degree of customer service. Capacity to collaborate with other health care team members. Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems and implement plans proactively to maintain clinic productivity. Ability to independently take initiative to problem-solve, and maintain an orderly patient flow through clinic.
- Collaborates with RN and physician to manage clinic practice: Implements plan for each clinic ahead of time to identify and anticipate potential problems; Monitors master schedule; Demonstrates ability to problem-solve effectively when unexpected patient flow issues arise; Pages physicians when patients are ready for their visit. Coordinates telephone communications with patients, families, referring providers, and other members of the health team; utilize follow-up system to assure care follow-up and coordination is accomplished.
- Contributes to the effectiveness of the assigned work area and the institution. Communicates appropriately to other staff members when leaving the clinic area.
- Assumes a leadership role to ensure a complete patient record by recording into the Patient Record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respiration, pulse) height and weight, and other information as required. Assists in the orientation of new staff members
- Performs competencies (including age-specific competencies) as identified through the departmental competency program.
- Maintains supplies in all nineteen exam rooms and laboratory supplies to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Collects and correctly labels blood specimens from adult and pediatric patients by venipuncture, fingerstick, or capillary techniques. Reports any adverse reactions to supervisor or nursing staff. Demonstrates skill in understanding & communicating financial implications of lab testing as required.
- Prepares specimens for analysis by centrifugation, separating specimens from red cells and other techniques required for distribution of the sample to the appropriate work areas. Processes paperwork correctly.
- Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) on adult and pediatric patients as directed. Processes and files chart copies of these reports. Works with supervisor to monitor procedure activity.
- Responsible for knowledge about computer systems in department, including proper use of order/reports/charging and maximizing personal proficiency. Supports and is aware of research projects in work area.
- Performs as backup to staff absences and vacancies as necessary.
- Performs manual billing, error correction, photocopying and data entry as required.
- Provides appropriate education to patients/families utilizing effective teaching skills, and National Jewish supportive materials as directed by Registered Nurse while supporting National Jewish's philosophy of patient/family education.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Certification and Licensure
CPR/BLS required; Medical Assistant Certification, required. Documentation of completion from a formal Medical Assistant program through an accredited school or documentation of a medical program that meets the criteria of a medical assistant program such as military prepared corpsman or medic required.
Work Experience
A minimum one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant required.
- Or - Any equivalent combination of Education and/or Experience
National Jewish Health is known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory, immune and related disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health provides the best integrated and innovative care for patients and their families; seeks to understand and find cures for the diseases we research; and educates and trains the next generation of healthcare professionals to be leaders in medicine and science. We pursue this vision by pioneering individualized medicine programs which embrace the paradigm shift from reactive medicine to proactive, personalized healthcare. For 15 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health the No. 1 respiratory hospital in the nation. Scholarly publisher Thomson Scientific has ranked National Jewish Health among the 25 most influential research institutions in the world in its areas of focus.
Important Notes
A cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community, National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution. 

National Jewish Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vet/Tobacco Free Campus.
Benefits
National Jewish offers a complete benefits package to eligible employees including: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 403(b) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts; Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability Coverage; Long-Term Care Coverage; Employee Assistance Program; Tuition Reimbursement (after 6 months of employment); Legal Plan; Free Parking
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:35:06 GMT