Medical Assistant II - NURS (55826)

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We have a great opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant to join us at our Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic, located at 1304 Chinook Lane in Pueblo, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a CMA/RMA, you will provide direct client care in an outpatient clinic, working closely with prescribers, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include rooming clients, obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, administering injections, assisting with refill requests, and supporting care coordination.

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor you will:

• Check clients in and out and assist with clinic flow
• Maintain competency and proficiency with the electronic health record (EHR)
• Prepare clients for medication management appointments, including obtaining vital signs, completing depression and SI/HI screenings, medication reconciliation, and documenting relevant medical history in the EHR
• Administer medications and injections within CMA/RMA scope of practice and organizational policy
• Coordinate lab work and other medical testing and ensure timely communication of information to clients and providers
• Answer and triage the nursing call line, including medication refill requests, medication concerns, and other client needs, escalating concerns to the appropriate clinical staff as needed
• Work with insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations and verify coverage requirements for medications, testing, and other services as needed
• Collaborate with prescribers, nurses, behavioral health specialists, care coordinators, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support comprehensive client care
• Participate in team huddles, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive care to clients from diverse backgrounds
• Understand the complexities of behavioral health conditions and work collaboratively with the medical team to support client recovery and positive health outcomes
• Crosstrain and provide coverage at Health Solutions locations in Pueblo, Walsenburg, Trinidad, and Cañon City as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced outpatient clinical settings.
• Frequent interaction with clients, providers, and care teams.
• Possibility of travel between Walsenburg, Trinidad, Canon City and Pueblo locations.
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally moves equipment, supplies, as well as clients with mobility limitations. (I.e. wheelchairs)
• Frequently sitting or standing for long periods of time

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay $20.93 Hourly (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, LifeLock, Ask Charlie, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another