Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant (MA)

Responsibilities will include directing workflow, triaging questions/concerns, rooming patients and communicating with providers, and assisting with other duties as outlined below. As part of the RIA Endovascular team you represent this practice all comments, attitudes, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the facilities image and perception of quality service.

Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, co-worker must be in manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional.

- Prepares patients to be seen by RN, NP or Physician by bringing patient to clinic room or procedure rooms taking photos, height and weight and recording initial concerns.

- Responsible for documenting vital signs to include blood pressures, pulse ox, heart rate, and temperature.

- Contact referring physician offices to obtain orders, discuss exams, and coordinate care.

- Prepares and organizes all paperwork and previous exams/reports for the Radiologist prior to patient's appointment.

- Documents patient's medical information, including medical history and other pertinent information into patients Electronic Medical Record.

- Efficiently and effectively provides procedural support for a variety of patient procedures:

- Procedure room is prepared with appropriate tray, supplies and support equipment

- Provide discharge education to patients post procedure and ensure that the patient understand instructions.

- Coordinate proper and complete scheduling of same-day add-on patients, including obtaining all necessary information on short notice.

- Prepares rooms by assisting in room turnover, sterile tray set up and break down and maintain required supplies in exam and procedure rooms on a daily basis.

- Collaborate with staff/radiologists, referring physician offices, and patients in order to identify and correct patient-related issues.

- Provide back-up coverage for front desk, including scheduling, answering phones, and greeting patients.

- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others and co-workers.

- Excellent customer service skills with ability to effectively communicate with internal staff/radiologists, referring physician offices, and patients

- Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment

Compensation is between $20 to $26.00 per hour depending on qualifications

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Radiology Imaging Associate's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis and will remain open until filled.