CNA ~ MEDICAL ASSISTANT APPRENTICE

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family. 

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself.

You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. 

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth.

We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

EDUCATION (must be required for position), LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE:
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Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Licenses Current Medical Assistant Certification and/or Registration required through an accredited organization (i.e.

AMT, AAMA, NHA, etc.) within 12 months of hire.
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Certifications CPR/BLS Certification that may be obtained during the apprenticeship.
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Experience Preferred minimum of one year experience or related education.

REQUIRED SCREENINGS:
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Drug Screen
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Physical Assessment
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Two-step Tuberculosis screen
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Background check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
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Driver Record screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Checks schedule each day to confirm work day schedule (schedules are subject to change).
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Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
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Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
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Accurately and truthfully complete patient records in a timely manner.
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Work harmoniously with Physician and Clerical staff to meet all patient needs.
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Perform patient check in, including obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, chief complaint, brief relevant history including pain status, allergies, current medication and other pertinent information for specific ages groups.
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Prepare patients for examination/procedure, as appropriate.

Provide support and comfort to patients and families during clinic visits and procedures as needed; including chaperoning during sensitive examinations.
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Assist providers with procedures including those requiring aseptic and sterile technique.
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Administer medications and immunizations orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intradermally and by inhalation as ordered by the provider, asking for assistance from credentialed medical staff if unfamiliar with medication or procedure.
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Review medical records for an up-to-date problem list including patient reported medication, allergies, and diagnoses that are documented by physicians or providers.
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