Job: Medical Assistant

NextCare Urgent Care in Arvada, CO is hiring a Medical Assistant!

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides patient care services in the back office medical setting, which will meet the specific needs of the patient.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Performs the essential functions as defined as by the appropriate Skills Competency Checklist.
• Compliance with established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Observes and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the provider on duty.
• Assists provider with exams, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care under direct supervision.
• Participates in the completion of the Daily Checklist, as well as any assigned duties and tasks necessary to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Participates in education programs and attends meetings as required.
• Follows and complies with standing orders.
• Dispenses prescriptions and medications per policy.
• Follows guidelines and requirements of laboratory and clinical accreditation policies.
• Support Mission Statement, Vision, Values and Performance Standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or described in Company policy.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School diploma or equivalent and Graduate from Medical Assistant school or comparable armed forces training
• Current healthcare professional level CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety Health Institute or National Safety Council.

VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Prior recent experience in an emergency department, urgent care or other clinical setting.


REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:
Not Applicable


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; lift; carry; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee comes in contact with patient in a wide variety of circumstances. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant situations including accidents, injuries, illnesses, patient elements and varying or unpredictable situations.