Temporary Medical Assistant, Care Coordinator

Location, Job Title, BenefitsRocky Vista University in Parker, CO has an immediate opening for aTemporary Medical Assistant / Care CoordinatorTo be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu .SALARY:$20.00 - $21.00 + per hourdepending on experience.The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Primary PurposeThe Medical Assistant is responsible to perform a variety of health care functions to prepare patients and assist physicians in providing health care to patients.Essential Job Functions

Provide Direct Patient Services

Assist Health Center Physicians

Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Greet patients at the front desk and verifying demographic and insurance information.

Review quality assurance reports

Marginal Job Functions

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standard, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Perform other duties as assigned, including helping or substituting for the front desk secretary as needed

Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

Perform job responsibilities as part of the team; interact well with other members of the team.

Participate in team and staff meetings as requested.

Participate in staff development programs and promote team cohesiveness.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of common office procedures.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to learn a state of the art electronic medical records program.

Ability to interview patients and to obtain necessary medical information.

Ability to work efficiently.

Analytical and problem solving skills

Attention to details and high level of accuracy

Ability to work with confidential medical records and maintain HIPAA policy and procedure.

Ability to multi-task and problem solve innovatively.

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Willingness and ability to learn new skills as needed in the medical office environment.

Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.

Proficiency in the use of computers and office equipment.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma

Diploma for completion of a medical assistant school or equivalent education

One (1) year plus previous medical assistant experience (not to include externship)

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year plus previous medical assistant experience (not to include externship)

One (1) year plus experience in a primary care or internal medicine office

One (1) year plus experience with electronic medical records.

Medical assistant state certification

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.Qualified applicants will be contacted.There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;

Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;

Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;

May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;

May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;

May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

careers@rvu.eduClose Date 4/15/2024Type TemporaryLocation : Location US-CO-EnglewoodBudgeted Salary Range $20.00 - $21.00 + per hour DOE