Float Medical Assistant

Vascular Institute of the Rockies has been the premier comprehensive, multi-disciplinary vascular surgery practice in the region for the past twenty-plus years. We opened the first multi-disciplinary office-based lab and ambulatory surgery center in the state of Colorado and are now expanding to Cardiology. We are committed to pursuing progressive, state-of-the-art patient care through technological advancements, collaborative partnerships, and an evolutionary mindset.

As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the front and back office to ensure efficient operations in our cardiovascular surgery practice. You will support the provider clinics and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care coordination, organization, and communication. Our medical assistants ensure patient follow-up care by checking patients in, verifying insurance, collecting copayments, rooming and taking manual vital signs, promptly placing orders and requesting outside diagnostic imaging, labs, etc for each clinic patient. You may be assigned a variety of admin work supporting patients, including check-in, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and monitoring our e-fax inbox. Medical Assistants also support wound care, in-office procedures, and pre- and post-procedure care in conjunction with a nurse. This position will be best for a person who enjoys learning a variety of tasks and excels in a flexible work environment. This position may require travel between our Denver and Wheat Ridge offices throughout the week. Please only apply if you are willing and able to cover both locations.

Responsibilities:

• Check patients in for appointments
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect copayments
• Room patients promptly
• Verify social history, medical history, surgical history, allergies, current medications, etc
• Obtain blood pressures, oximetry readings, heart rate, temperature, and ECG
• Document all history, vitals, and medications in EMR
• Arrange hospital admissions, pre-admission testing/clearance, and laboratory services
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
• Assist during in-office procedures (scrub and circulate) using sterile technique (willing to train)
• Change patient bandages and wound dressings as directed by the provider
• Coordinate all incoming and outgoing medical records, imaging, labs, referrals, and authorization needs
• Monitor e-fax inbox, assigning and completing documents as needed.
• Create patient charts and referrals
• Schedule appointments
• Answer phone calls from the front desk and the medical assistant line

Skills

• Proven work experience as a medical assistant. Prefer certification
• 1 year of experience in Cardiology or Vascular
• Comfortable with sterile technique and in-office procedures
• Knowledge of medical office operations and patient care.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Team-oriented and able to work with a diverse team and environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software. Preferred ECW experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Requirements 

This position requires a full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds.   

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a typical medical clinic and/or business office environment. Work in a clinical setting has the potential for exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious pathogens. Must be able to use protective equipment as required. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Medical Assistant but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required.  Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate.