EMT/Medical Assistant

American Family Care Boulder

Boulder, CO Full-time

21–24 an hour

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Benefits

Dental Coverage Paid Time Off Health Insurance

Job Description

Monday-Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm. Please see job description below and respond to schedule an interview.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved techniques.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and needs of the patient.
• Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately.
• Draw blood from patient’s finger, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions.
• Administer IV fluids to patients (Training provided if not certified)
• Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines.
• Order and stock supplies weekly.
• Respond to all lab messages and call back requests; share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction.
• Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Respond to life saving situations based upon standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved techniques.
• Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as needed basis.
• Document past medical history assessment of patients.
• Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, medical assistant, and front desk.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Ensure work area is neat and clean, fully stocked and ensure all laundry items have been laundered and put away.
• Manage difficult and emotional customer situations with an emphasis on customer service.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits include:
• 401K matching
• Health, dental, vision
• Aflac accident, short term disability
• Quarterly bonus
• Paid time off
• Employee discount program for medical services

Qualifications

Benefits

  • 401K matching
  • Health, dental, vision
  • Aflac accident, short term disability
  • Quarterly bonus
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discount program for medical services

Responsibilities

  • The ideal candidate will be very reliable, caring and able to work well in a team setting
  • Must be available to work full time with weekends twice a month
  • Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal
  • Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients
  • Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of patient
  • Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved techniques
  • Maintain awareness of comfort and needs of the patient
  • Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled
  • Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately
  • Draw blood from patient’s finger, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples
  • Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions
  • Administer IV fluids to patients (Training provided if not certified)
  • Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines
  • Order and stock supplies weekly
  • Respond to all lab messages and call back requests; share responsibility of call back sheets
  • Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction
  • Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure
  • Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
  • Respond to life saving situations based upon standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
  • Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
  • Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved techniques
  • Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as needed basis
  • Document past medical history assessment of patients
  • Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, medical assistant, and front desk
  • Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures
  • Ensure work area is neat and clean, fully stocked and ensure all laundry items have been laundered and put away
  • Manage difficult and emotional customer situations with an emphasis on customer service
  • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation
  • Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment
  • Report potentially unsafe conditions to management
  • Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets
  • Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned