Job Summary
Under general supervision, assists provider including all back office duties. Provides nursing support with various functions such as; invasive procedures, medication administration, performing appointment and registration scheduling functions. Assists the RN with clinical clerical functions. Ensures smooth work and patient flow within the clinic.
Denver Health has openings in the following Clinics:
Full Time:
Eastside Adult
Eastside Pediatric/Teen
La Casa Family Practice
Lowry Family Practice
Park Hill Family Practice
Webb Adult
Webb Pediatric Primary Care
Westwood Family Practice
Intermittent/PRN:
Eastside Adult
La Casa Family Practice
Park Hill Family Practice
Webb Pediatric Primary Care
Westside OB/GYN
Westside Pediatric/Teen
Women's Care
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Knowledge of medical office practice. 2. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. 3. Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. 4. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. 5. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed. 6. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. 7. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public. 8. Ability to maintain quality control standards. 9. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 10. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. 11. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to use computers and computer systems. 12. Bilingual skills preferred.
Education
* High School Diploma or GED (Required) Education 1. High School diploma or GED required. 2. Graduation from an accredited program in Medical Office Assisting or an accredited program of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active LPN license required. Experience 1. Completion of a 160 hour Externship or 6 months direct patient care experience in an outpatient setting required.
* Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program (Required)
Experience
Credentials
* Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association (Required) Certificates, Licenses and Registration 1. Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification required.Certificates, Licenses and Registration 1. Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification required.
Location
Conversion
Shift
Work Type
Full time
Pay Range
Minimum: 16.42
Midpoint: 19.72
Maximum: 23.00
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, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
