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Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of an RN or MA performs basic patient care activities. The Medical Assistant (MA) Apprentice role allows MA students an opportunity to enhance clinical skills in a clinical environment while still enrolled in or awaiting verification of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant Program. The Medical Assistant apprentice adheres to all Denver Health Guidelines, Standard Work, Polices and Procedures for practice with specific limitations on responsibilities until education is complete and verified according to HR principles and practices.

Essential Functions:

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an MA or RN, including but not limited to completing patient rooming procedure: vital signs, height and weight, questionnaire completion and other data collection. (100%)
• Assists providers and other clinical personnel by chaperoning, obtaining supplies, supporting the patient. (0%)
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to supervising MA or RN. (0%)
• Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. (0%)
• Develop specific Medical Assistant skills through observation of experts and supervised, hands-on experience. (0%)
• Partners with interprofessional team on healthcare consumer throughput by proactively solving problems related to access and clinic flow. (0%)
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams to incorporate Lean principles for quality improvement initiatives. (0%)

Education:

• Certificate Program Certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school Required or
• Accredited program of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active LPN license Required

Work Experience:

• Completion of a 160 hour Externship Required or
• 6 months direct patient care experience in an outpatient setting Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Within scope of job works well with others and support appropriate patient care. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to receive and utilize performance feedback, education and training to advance skills and improve job performance.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care.
• Ability to ensure all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
• Ability to complete and maintain clinical competency standards.

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Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.