The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: · Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. · Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. · Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. · Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. · Using resources judiciously and effectively.
The Medical Assistant I works within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care and perform administrative and laboratory duties in support of clinic operations. This role includes taking vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, maintaining patient records, and ensuring effective patient flow to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance. Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.
Assist healthcare providers in delivering direct patient care, including taking vital signs and conducting patient assessments.
Communicate significant clinical information to healthcare professionals as necessary.
Maintain a professional, confidential, and trauma-informed work environment.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams, including medical assistants, providers, behavioral health professionals, dental staff, pharmacists, and patient navigators.
Recording patient vital signs and history in NextGen.
Documenting patient visits, including medical, social, and family history.
Managing tasks through the Inbox and handling patient communications.
Entering immunization records and scanning documents into patient charts.
Perform patient check-ins and manage workflow to ensure efficient use of clinic resources.
Obtain specimens and perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, glucose checks, and hematocrits.
Conduct venipuncture and prepare blood specimens for transport.
Administer immunizations per clinic protocols and document them in the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS).
Contact patients for follow-up on missed appointments and chronic care management.
Schedule patient appointments, X-rays, and special studies as needed.
Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, faxing, copying, and maintaining clinic files.
Support providers and nurses during examinations and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families and individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.
The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
Since its founding more than 40 years ago, the organization has earned state and national recognition for its integrated healthcare, housing, and service programs.
The Coalition’s comprehensive approach addresses the causes of homelessness, as well as the consequences, offering critical assistance to over 18,000 individuals and families each year.
Positions at the Coalition span more than 50 programs and offer a variety of employment opportunities in a trauma-informed environment. We value staff development and training, within a culturally diverse workforce, that promotes innovative thinking and creative approaches to out work. The Coalition offers a strong benefits package and encourages open dialogue to continually strengthen the employment experience.
