Certified Medical Assistants are essential for delivering whole person care, supporting the healthcare team, and collaborating with patients/families to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks as directed, assisting with front office duties, scheduling, and maintaining accurate chart documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and maintain current Medical Assistant certification or registration from an approved organization. Required qualifications also include Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association.
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Job description
Where You’ll Work St.
Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities.
St.
Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank.
We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees.
Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment.
Employees of St.
Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture.
Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state's best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking.
Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, and breweries, and Farmer's Markets in the summer months.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Certified Medical Assistants are essential to delivering whole person care to our patients.
We offer a Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder to support growth and development within our connected system!
Our Medical Assistants are highly-valued team members with an important voice in this organization.
Our MAs, in partnership with clinic staff and operations, created a structured approach to a more effective, efficient work day with appropriate workloads and a clearer path for professional development.
In addition, we've also established one of the first-ever MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college to educate and prepare future MAs for success.
This position assumes a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.
You will promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the delegation of medical services as defined by State Medical Practice Act.
You may perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider in accordance with our Physician Group Scope of Practice.
You may also assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments.
MAs are responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance.
You will also attend / conduct in-service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth and demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
In Colorado Only: Pay Ranges Begin at $20.00 for Non-Certified Medical Assistants and $21.25 for Certified Medical Assistants.
This position requires certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following recognized certifying bodies: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA) American Medical Technologist (AMT) National Healthcare Association (NHA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Job Requirements In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Certified Medical Assistants candidates will need the following: High School Diploma or G.E.D., required Medical Assistant certification or registration from approved organization, required Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, required Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
