Medical Assistant

Red Rocks Community College

Purspose: Responsible for assisting Clinic Director in the overall operation of the Student Health Clinic and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Student Health Clinic Director, the Medical Assistant will: Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, and record information on patient’s charts. Prepare treatment rooms and patients for examination. Clean and sterilize instruments. Inventory and order medical supplies and materials. Operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests. Give injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests. Schedule appointments and make follow up phone calls to patients. Perform administrative tasks, complete appropriate forms, and oversee operations of front desk. Maintain clinic and patient records. Maintain patient privacy by adherence to HIPPA requirements. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited Medical Assistant training program. Current certification in ARC or AHA Life Support required. Certification or eligibility for certification as a Medical Assistant from the American Academy of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologist Organization. Previous Medical Assistant experience in both front and back office highly preferred, specifically in
a primary care setting. Strong computer skills (Internet software, spreadsheet, word processing etc.) preferred. Excellent communication and telephone skills.

Salary: $33,280 – $36,608 annually

Please follow this link to apply and for more info: www.rrcc.edu/hr/jobs.htm.