Medical Assistant Lmtd Scope
Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
UCHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant- Limited Scope .
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of
assigned area or office. Completes limited diagnostics x-rays.
Work Schedule: Full Time Days
Responsibilities:
Performs skilled clinical tasks and procedures, reports findings
and documents outcomes. Manages patient flow from check in
through the discharge process. Collects patient health information
according to clinic guidelines. Prepares patients and
rooms for exams and procedures.
Sets up equipment and supplies and assists with procedures as
directed. Collects and processes laboratory specimens based
on written order. Collects blood samples, throat cultures, urine
and stool samples, tracking results per guidelines. Performs
Point of Care testing.
Administers medications, injections and nebulizer treatments.
Follows guidelines to document prescription refill requests.
Provides information to patients and families. Integrates safe body
mechanics and patient transfer techniques. Performs
additional skills as delegated and verified by competency.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate
action.
Requirements:
Basic Life Support ARRT Limited Scope Minimum Required Education:
High school diploma or GED. Medical Assistant program through an
accredited school or program that meets the criteria of a medical
assistant program such as military prepared corpsman or medic; or
Limited Scope X-Ray Tech program through an accredited school.
Required Licensure/Certification: Limited Scope X-ray Operator's
certification from the State of Colorado. Basic Life Support (BLS)
Healthcare Provider. Preferred: Medical Assistant certification or
registration. Minimum Experience: Completion of formal medical
assistant or limited scope clinical program and 6 months of
experience as a medical assistant and limited scope x-ray machine
operator. Preferred: 1 year Medical Assistant experience. 1 year
experience as a limited scope x-ray operator. BLS through the
American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the
Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or
CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support
certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart
Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional
Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only
good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American
Heart Association sanctioned course.)
The pay range for this position is: $20.87 - $27.13/ hour . Pay is
dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon
organizational and individual performance.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive
total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this
package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement
plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance
with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing
education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits
such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees
and their family members have full access to our Employee
Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits
and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In
addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending
upon their need.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of
every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the
extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest
and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the
commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients
and their families. We foster a true human connection and give
people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at
UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and
perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our
institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,
UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on
valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in
any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be
discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed,
color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental
or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth
does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a
disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act
and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an
undue hardship on the organization.
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