This position provides support and care to Life Networks Colorado Springs Pregnancy Centers (CSPC) patients and maintains professional standards of care. We seek a professional who is compassionate and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
The Medical Assistant assumes a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team, the patient, and the patient’s family as indicated. This role will perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized healthcare provider, as well as assist with front desk duties and scheduling of patient appointments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare pre-visit planning and post-visit follow-ups
- Take and record vital signs
- Prepare patient for examination
- Assist with physical exam as necessary
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
- Perform basic laboratory tests, to include venipuncture procedure; thus, having phlebotomy skills is a must.
- Perform STI appointments - labs, education, treatment (ability to administer IM medication) and follow-up with patients
- Maintain accurate patient records and update medical history
- Maintain exam room set up, clean, and supplies restocked
- Maintain and promote clinic cleanliness and safety as stated in the Policies and Procedures
- Telephone prescriptions per protocol of existing treatment plans
- Participate in staff development events and volunteer in-services
- Participation by all staff is required at Life Network’s major events
- Additional duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical setting
- Transcript of completion of medical assistant specialty training at a certified or accredited trade/ technical school
- Phlebotomy trained
- Spanish speaking a plus
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong advocate for sanctity of life issues
- Possesses Christian testimony with evidence of Christian maturity in personal and professional life
- Active commitment in a local church
- A passion for the ministry accomplished through Life Network and a heart for reaching the lost of our community/world with the Gospel
- Demonstrates qualities of initiative, teamwork, and goal orientated
- Demonstrates outstanding administrative and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with a high degree of professionalism and maturity
- Teachable spirit and functions well in a team environment
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and internet savvy
- Aptitude to learn software programs and systems
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
- Frequent bending, reaching, and fine motor tasks (e.g., venipuncture, handling specimens and equipment)
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25–30 lbs.
- Visual, hearing, and verbal ability sufficient to communicate with patients and staff and to read clinical information accurately
- Ability to follow universal precautions when working with patients and handling specimens
CLASSIFICATION
Part-time at 24 hours per week. Pay range: $17 to $20.50 an hour. Schedule: Three 8-hour days per week, Wednesdays are required. Position will work out of all 4 Pregnancy Center Locations. Reports to the Nurse Practitioner.
BENEFITS
- This position is not eligible for paid time off or benefits
Life Network shall comply with appropriate federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on grounds of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Because of the nature of our ministry, and as our ministry is to a non-believing world, all Life Network employees are to maintain a standard of conduct compatible with the principles outlined for us in the Bible, and which our Lord Jesus Christ patterned for us while He was here on earth. Prior to completing this application, we require that you read through our foundational statements. By submitting this application, you agree that you have read and understood these values and beliefs and are in full agreement.
