Medical Assistant

Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. If you thrive in a supporting role, possess amazing time management and organization skills, all while being able to provide world-class patient care – This is the opportunity for you! We are privately owned and self-managed by our physicians who care about the success of their people.

This position is onsite to support patient care and team operations. Future scheduling adjustments, such as a hybrid schedule, may be considered based on business needs.

Purpose: Works closely with patients, physicians, and medical office staff to support our mission of providing the best care that patients deserve.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE:

• Manage prior authorizations, including submission, follow-up, and payer communication.
• Prepare exam rooms in orderly manner with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Capture relevant information about the patient's current health and healthcare.
• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining patient histories and vital signs.
• Communicate with patients by phone and email and loop in the physician when necessary.
• Phone in patient prescriptions and documents accordingly in patient chart.
• Attentive to patient’s needs and coordination of care; document appropriately.
• Complete pathology call-backs/results in a timely manner.
• Handle prescription refill requests and other calls/voicemails promptly.
• Assist with successful patient recalls; follow-up to bring them back in when they are due for another appointment or procedure.
• Able and willing to be cross trained to perform front office, scheduling and other duties, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the physician/office manager.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES IN A CANDIDATE:

• High school diploma, some college strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR and AllScripts highly desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, required.
• A sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted medical standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to understand patient medical records, physician orders, and medication orders.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and function as a team-player.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, Gym Membership Discount, and Pet Insurance.
• 7 Paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday of your choice
• Paid Time Off starting at up to 80 hours per year- increases with length of service.
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Employer-paid 401k Safe Harbor contribution of 3%.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free confidential support for team members who need help with stress, financial planning, legal issues, etc.

COMPENSATION: $20-$23/hr - depending on several factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lakewood, CO 80228 (Required)

Work Location: In person