Extant Healthcare

Medical Assistant

Extant Healthcare  •  Onsite  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


The opening is for a Medical Assistant working in an office/clinic setting for trauma, acute care surgery and general surgery patients. Responsibilities include administrative tasks such as daily census reporting, scheduling, and prior authorizations.  Primary clinical responsibilities include reviewing and preparing charts for clinic appointments, obtaining and recording vitals, maintaining inventory of clinical supplies and preparing exam rooms.

Qualifications
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and other team members
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow
  • Ability to perform under pressure when confronted with critical or unusual situations
  • Must always be able to maintain confidentiality
  • Must be PC literate with experience in data entry
  • Experience working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • 2 years of Medical Assistant experience required
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
  • Nationally Certified as a Registered Medical Assistant
  • Certified EMT or graduate of a military medical technician school with attendant experience may be substituted for the Medical Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
  • A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical duties
  • Conducts EMR chart preparation to ensure clinic appointments are appropriately scheduled and all necessary records are obtained.
  • Coordinates additional testing, imaging and/or referrals as ordered by the provider.
  • Obtains prior authorizations as needed for scheduled tests and procedures.
  • Serves as a liaison between patients and providers.  
  • Prepare patient for examination, take vital signs and record patient’s health history in the EMR.
  • Assists provider with patient examinations or treatments
  • Monitor inventory of medical supplies
  • Clean, prepare, and stock exam rooms

Extant Healthcare

About Extant Healthcare

At Extant Healthcare we engage with Hospitals to bring the right people to work at dynamic Trauma Programs. We have pioneered the development of community based trauma programs that fill the need in the areas and people we serve. Our surgeons have an enriched opportunity to fulfill meaningful work and gain the balance of time they need to have personal interests. This has led to satisfaction for everyone in the opportunity.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Englewood, Colorado
Year Founded
Unknown
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