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Medical Assistant - CCC Per Diem
Summary
Title:Medical Assistant - CCC Per Diem
ID:CCC-027
Department Location:Convenient Care Center, 3205 N. Academy, Suite 105, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Category:Nursing / Allied Health / Clinical Support
Description
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers.  We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 28 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams,Arapahoe, Elbert, and Kit Carson counties.  We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture.  Our organization has over 850 employees and serves over 92,000 patients in the Pikes Peak and East Central Plains region.  Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Job-Specific Details


Job located at our Convenient Care Center, 3205 N. Academy Blvd, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO. 
Per Diem Position -- Per Diem is As Needed position (Monday-Friday) 2-3+ days per week.  Possible some evenings/weekends 
Willing to travel to support other PV clinics.


Job Summary

Direct support for patient care providers in the performance of routine and acute clinical functions pertinent to efficient, ambulatory patient care. Performs preliminary patient care, including vital signs, interviewing and documentation of the chief complaint. Collects lab specimens documents and routes to the lab with appropriate forms completed. Sterilizes and cleans instruments/equipment per agency protocols. Familiar with routine lab tests and procedures, able to recognize abnormal results and take appropriate action. Schedules appointments, and performs the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, assists in questions, directs telephone calls, and other patient service duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Clinical Team Manager
Supervision Exercised: none


Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program. Registered/Certified certification required. Certified EMT acceptable. Military applicants accepted with equivalent training and registered/certified certification.

Work Experience: Externship completed. Previous ambulatory care experience preferred.

Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): High language, math, reasoning and critical thinking abilities

Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge required, keyboarding skills

Certificates & Licenses: MA certificate and current CPR (BCLS) certification required


Physical Demands

Able to support/lift at least 50 pounds. Long periods of standing, moving, occasional periods of sitting. Hearing within normal range for telephone use. Must be able to get from one clinic site to related locations. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug and alcohol free workplace.
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