Job Posting
Medical Assistant (Surgical Clinic)(Full-Time) - Physician's Clinic:Surgical Clinic
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may apply online through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may also be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Summary:
The various tasks that medical assistant perform include, but are not necessarily limited to, those on
the following list. The tasks presented in this inventory are considered by American Medical Technologists to be representative of the medical assisting job role. This document should be considered dynamic, to reflect the medical assistant’s evolving role with respect to contemporary health care. Therefore, tasks may be added, removed, or modified on an on-going basis
I General Medical Assisting Knowledge:
- Anatomy and Physiology: Body systems, Disorders and diseases of the body
- Medical Terminology: Word parts, medical terms, Common abbreviations and symbols, Spelling
- Medical Law: Medical law, Licensure, certification, and registration
- Medical Ethics: Principles of medical ethics, Ethical conduct, Professional development
- Human Relations: Patient relations, Interpersonal skills, Cultural Diversity
- Patient Education: Identify and apply proper communication methods in patient instruction, Develop, assemble, and maintain patient resource materials
II Administrative Medical Assisting
- Insurance: Medical insurance terminology, Various insurance plans, ICD-9/CPT Coding applications
- Medical Secretarial – Receptionist: Medical terminology associated with receptionist duties, General reception of patients and visitors, Appointment scheduling systems, Oral and written communications, Medical records management, Charting guidelines and regulations, Protect, store and retain medical records according to HIPAA regulations, Release of protected health information adhering HIPAA regulations, Transcription of dictation, Supplies and equipment management, Compliance with OSHA guidelines and regulation of office safety.
III Clinical Medical Assisting
- Asepsis: Medical terminology, State/Federal universal blood borne pathogen/body fluid precautions, Medical/Surgical asepsis procedure
- Sterilization: Medical terminology associated with sterilization, Sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization procedures, Record keeping procedures
- Instruments: Specialty instruments and parts, Usage of common instruments, Care and handling of disposable and reusable instruments
- Vital signs/Mensurations: Blood pressures, pulse, respiration measurements, Height, weight, circumference measurements, Various temperature measurements, Recognize normal and abnormal measurement results
- Physical Examinations: Patient history information, Proper charting procedures, Patient positions for examinations, Methods of examinations, Specialty examinations, Visual acuity/Ishihara (color blindness) measurements, Allergy testing procedures, Normal/abnormal results
- Clinical Pharmacology: Medical terminology associated with pharmacology, commonly used drugs and their categories, Various routes of medication administration, Parenteral administration of medications (Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intradermal, Z-tract), Classes or drug schedules and legal prescriptions requirements for each, Drug Enforcement Agency regulations for ordering, dispensing, storage and documentation of medication use. Drug Reference books (PDS, Phamacopeia, Facts and Comparisons, Nurses Handbook.)
- Minor Surgery: Surgical supplies and instruments, Asepsis in surgical procedures, Surgical tray preparation and sterile field respect, Prevention of pathogen transmission, Patient surgical preparation procedures, assisting physician with minor surgery including set-up, Dressing and bandaging techniques, Suture and staple removal, Biohazard waste disposal procedures, Instruct patient in pre-and post-surgical care
- Therapeutic Modalities: Various standard therapeutic modalities, Alternative/complementary therapies, Instruct patient in assistive devices, body mechanics and home care
- Laboratory Procedures: Medical laboratory terminology, OSHA safety guidelines, Quality control and assessment regulations, Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, CLIA waived laboratory testing procedures, Capillary, dermal and venipuncture procedures, Office specimen collection such as: Urine, throat, vaginal, wound cultures – stool, sputum, etc., Specimen handling and preparation, Laboratory recording according to state and federal guidelines, Adhere to the MA Scope of Practice in the laboratory
- Electocardiography: Standard, 12 Lead ECG Testing, Mounting techniques for permanent record, Rhythm strip ECG monitoring on Lead II
- First Aid: Emergencies and first aid procedures, Emergency crash cart supplies, Legal responsibilities as a first responder
Skill/Education Requirements:
- High School diploma required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certification from medical assistant program preferred
- Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems preferred.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Loan Repayment: AVRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Gym membership discount
- Employee Assistant Program through United Healthcare and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $16.42 - $24.63 per/hour
Ref Code: 4132.080007.001
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
MA, Medical Assistant |
