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Colorado School Of Mines Medical Assistant (Health Care Technician I) in Golden, Colorado
Medical Assistant (Health Care Technician I)
Posting Number: GLA - JR106003 - 02/25 Location:
Medical Assistant (Health Care Technician I)
Located in Golden, in the foothills of the Rockies, 13 miles west of Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder, Mines is a public institution with enrollment of over 6,500 students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and applied science. For more information visit us at:www.mines.edu. The Coulter Student Health Center provides primary health care, health counseling and education to all eligible students at the Colorado School of Mines.
MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
State pension plan (PERA)
Parental Leave
Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
Life and Disability Insurance
Professional growth and training opportunities
Access to technology and equipment
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Access to a world-class recreation center
Interaction with an international population and cultural events
Description of Job This position welcomes applicants who are recent graduates of Medical Assistant Programs! Build your career at Mines!
The Medical Assistant (Health Care Technician I - HCT) assists in providing comprehensive health care to the student population of Mines. This position will interview the patient for primary complaint, obtain appropriate vital signs and document pertinent medical history in the Electronic Medical Record during the patient intake process, to include but not limited to historical data collection of previous allergies; updating patient's medication list, significant medical history, patient's family medical history and learning barriers. The HCT is responsible for charging and charting for all procedures, treatments and medications given by the HCT. Implements provider's plan of treatment for patients of all ages (primarily late adolescent and early adulthood population). Assists in direct patient care procedures, performs phlebotomy, gives prescribed medications and immunizations. Will complete prior authorizations, release of information and patient referrals. Applies appropriate size of orthopedic equipment. The HCT is familiar with the location of emergency equipment and is available to assist the RN and Provider staff in an emergency situation as delegated by an RN or provider. The HCT is responsible for stocking the exam rooms and treatment rooms on a daily and as needed basis. This includes infection prevention and cleaning of the rooms between patients. Will perform Point of Care (POC) tests on patients on a regular basis. Will assist with front desk duties in the absence of the Administrative Assistant. Will assist in management of immunization compliance.
Please note: This position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4;45pm, and reports to campus.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description: C6R1XXHEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a high school diploma or GED and be a certified medical assistant. You mustsubmit a copy of your certificate with your application for full consideration.Daily interaction with a diverse population of students requires this position to possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.Must have excellent attention to detail in order to perform accurate charting and good interview and assessment skills in order to successfully gather information from patients.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in a family practice or urgent care/ER facility
Exper ence in office-performed procedures such as phlebotomy and immunizations
Experience using Electronic Medical Records
Experience working with college students in a campus health center
