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Description:Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. We are looking for a full-time Lead Medical Assistant to work 32-40 hours per week at our Lakewood clinic located at 355 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228. Our Lead Medical Assistants perform a combination of clinical and administrative duties to provide direct patient care services and assist providers with their patient care needs and requests. They also directly support the Clinic Manager and serve as a go-to person for other members of the MA team. Applicants for this position must have an MA diploma or certificate and at least 3 years of clinic experience as an MA with strong leadership skills.ResponsibilitiesPerforms receptionist duties including checking in patients, confirming patient identification, and scheduling appointments. Responds to incoming phone and electronic health portal messagesVerifies insurance, collects copays, and manages medical documentsKeeps provider and patient/family apprised of patient status and progress to assist with keeping the visit on time and on scheduleExplains all procedures to the patient and family in a way that ensures understanding and treats all clients with dignity and respect and honors their right to privacyPerforms specific procedures as requested and ordered by the provider and relays important patient information to them as soon as possible in order to expedite a high-quality, safe, and effective visitInforms the clinic manager about assigned tasks that may require a higher level of skill or competency; utilizes other team members as a resource for care requiring their expertiseInitiates and supports teamwork between MA staff, front desk staff, and providers to support overbooked patientsManages inventory and orders clinic supplies and medications to support daily clinic operations; organizes medication samples and ensures expired medications are properly discardedServes as the clinical workflow superuser for athenaOne and Yosi Health, collaborating with the EHR coordinator, Registered Nurses, and Clinic Manager to implement, support, and maintain new workflowsManages VFC vaccine program including receiving shipments, completing inventory, recording refrigerator and freezer temperatures, preparing for site visits, testing the Sensaphone, and entering data into CIISRequirementsMedical Assistant Diploma or CertificateAt least 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic settingHS diploma/GEDBLS/CPR CertificationBilingual in English and Spanish is preferredAbility to serve as a leader for other MAs and demonstrate collaboration and proactive problem solvingAbility to perform tasks and clinical skills necessary for the care of pediatric patients, including vital signs, immunizations, blood and urine specimen collection, glucose monitoring, nebulizers, and pulse oximetryAbility to work occasional Saturday morning shifts at our Aurora or Thornton clinic locations.All candidates must be current residents of the State of ColoradoAbout UsEvery Child Pediatrics is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive, affordable health care to nearly 24,000 Colorado children per year, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our experienced professionals focus on the child's overall well-being, providing high-quality medical care, behavioral health counseling, dental care, nutrition, healthy lifestyle programs, and connections to support services such as housing and transportation. We provide compassionate care because we believe that every child deserves the best health care and the opportunity to succeed.Every Child Pediatrics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at offer a robust benefits package to support our employees' well-being, including: a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts (HSA & FSA) for managing healthcare expenses. xijylhu Additionally, we pay for employees' life insurance and employee assistance plans, and employees accrue Paid Time Off (PTO), allowing them time needed to recharge and focus. Requirements: Compensation details: 20.79-25 Hourly WagePI6cd03dd4b2f1-31181-40361242