Lead Medical Assistant/Limited Scope X-Ray Technician - Ortho

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Lead Medical Assistant/Limited Scope X-Ray Technician - Ortho to join our team!

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Department

DH ORTHO SPEC CLINIC PAV L

Job Summary

Lead Medical Assistants/Limited Scope X-Ray Technicians (LSRT) are critical members of the healthcare team who perform clinical administrative duties that create an overall positive patient experience. Under the direct supervision orient, guide, and coach new medical assistants and LSRTs. The lead also assists providers, nurses, and other team members by greeting patients, verifying information, assisting in the exam room, prepping patients for a treatment, measuring vitals, performing lab tests, and maintaining patient's electronic health records (EHRs). This role is a key staff member in completion of patient tasks supporting quality outcomes and measures. In addition, under general supervision the Limited Scope Radiography Technologist operates specialized X-ray equipment to capture diagnostic images of specific body parts as directed by physician focusing on a defined scope of practice.

Essential Functions:

• Peer Resource and Training: Coordinate orientation and assist with precepting new Medical Assistants and LSRTs. Provide guidance to assigned MA’s related to the most effective work activities, strategic metrics, and improvement. Provide input to the annual evaluations of staff. Collaborate with ACE for teaching Annual Skills Competency and collaborate with RN supervisor for conducting monthly Mock MERs. Acts as Joint Commission Champion for clinic. (25%)
• Accurately and efficiently takes vital signs and basic historical patient data. Identifies abnormal patient findings. Communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patient’s health status to provider or RN. (10%)
• Assists provider in setting up for procedures including aseptic and sterile techniques; provides safe administration of medications and immunizations (oral, IM, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal); obtains EKGs, orders appropriate tests as directed by provider; and schedules specialty and follow-up appointments as directed by provider. (10%)
• Checks in patient by escorting patients from reception area to exam room and communicates information regarding any extended wait or delay in appointment time. Prepares patients for examinations, assists with examinations, cast or splint applications, minor procedures a variety of other medically related tasks within their scope of knowledge. (10%)
• Assists in the coordination of clerical information necessary to provide patient care. This may include, but is not limited to: • Referrals. • Assisting patients with appointments if necessary. • Faxing of pertinent medical information. • Maintains patient medical record and other information. Ensures patient confidentiality • Assists patients with the arrangement of tests and treatments prescribed by physician. • Assisting the provider or registered nurse in providing routine treatment instructions. • Test results & patient follow-up (10%)
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments/supplies. Prepares and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization and restocking of exam and treatment rooms. (10%)
• Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and infection control practices according to agency policies and procedures. Helps to identify safety and infection control issues. (10%)
• Engages in performance appraisal on a routine basis by accepting and providing constructive feedback and integrates feedback into practice. Participates in competency reviews as required by department. Assumes accountability for achieving goals set jointly with the manager for the next evaluation period. Participates in the peer review process (10%)
• May perform phlebotomy and perform various laboratory procedures after competency verified. Maintains safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens. (5%)

Education:

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school Required and
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Completion of American Registry of Radiologic Technician (ARRT) recognized Limited Scope X-ray Operator training program Required and
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program CDPHE Limited Scope Operators License Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years Medical Assistant direct patient care experience in an outpatient setting Required and
• 1-3 years Operating as a Limited Scope Operator Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• LSO-Limited Scope Operator - CDPHE - Colorado Department of Public Safety Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures, and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  
  
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$27.85 - $40.38 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.