Medical Assistant

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Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Denver, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant supports psychiatric care by conducting intake interviews, collecting vital signs, and administering medications and injections. They are also responsible for accurately documenting medical information and coordinating care with the clinical team.

Qualifications

You have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and possess at least one year of experience in a clinical or medical office setting. Experience in a community mental health or behavioral health environment is strongly preferred, and certification as a Medical Assistant is highly desirable.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assistant

intake interviews

vital signs

administering medications

injections

drawing blood

medical records

laboratory testing

Job Description

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support. 

Our Guiding Principles:

  • Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.  
  • Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
  • Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
  • Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary: 

Under the direction of a Psychiatrist and in collaboration with the clinical team, the Medical Assistant supports psychiatric care by conducting intake interviews, collecting vital signs, administering medications and injections, and drawing blood for testing. This role is also responsible for accurately recording information of the people we serve (PWS) in medical records and ensuring continuity of care.

Compensation & Benefits:

The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications. 

Job Duties & Functions: 

  • Collect blood specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing.
  • Conduct intake interviews to gather consumer medical histories.
  • Measure and record vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
  • Document medical history, test results, and vital statistics in consumer medical records.
  • Share relevant medical information with the treatment team to support integrated care.
  • Coordinate medical care with clinical staff and psychiatrists.
  • Foster a trauma-informed environment that promotes wellness.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications: 

  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Certification as a Medical Assistant is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum one year of experience in a clinical or medical office setting required. Experience working in a community mental health center or behavioral health environment is strongly preferred.

Work Location: 4455 E 12th Ave. Denver, CO 80222 

Shift/Hours: This is a Monday-Friday opportunity observing standard business hours.

Physical Requirements:  Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.


Learn more about WellPower:

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. 

WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice 

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WellPower - All Jobs

WellPower is the national leader in redefining the way mental health is addressed in our community. As a private, not-for-profit community mental health center, we strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment that helps people flourish. Our work focuses on the strengths and well-being of the people we serve. Last year, we provided treatment, prevention, outreach and crisis services to more than 70,000 children, families and adults in Denver. WellPower has been recognized as one of the Denver Post’s Top Workplaces for the past ten years. We believe everyone wants to be great, and we provide a place where people can do what they do best every day. Our Mission: Enriching Lives and Minds by Focusing on Strengths and Well Being
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