Critical Care, Pulmonary, and Sleep Associates

09/17/2021

Beccah Schreck received the "Extraordinary Leaders Recognition" this year from the MGMA. This past year has proven to have its challenges, but Beccah has gone the extra mile to help our team continue to provide excellent patient care! We at Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates could not be more proud!!
Samantha Rinkus Weimer Rebeccah Smith Schreck

03/12/2021

Full Job Description
Company & Position Summary:

Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is a multispecialty private physician practice, providing Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep medical services to the Denver metro area for over 40 years. Our dedicated team of over 30 Board Certified Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Physicians along with our skilled clinical and administrative staff exclusively serve five Centura Health Hospital ICU’s and ten outpatient clinic locations spanning Colorado’s front range. CCPSA’s company culture exemplifies excellence in patient centered care, unified teamwork and highly collaborative approach in all business and clinical operations. We are currently seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join our committed team of professionals.

The Respiratory Therapist is an essential clinical role, providing onsite clinical support to our Pulmonary and Sleep clinic's day to day operations. The Respiratory Therapist must hold an RT license in the state of CO, and hold PFT specialty credentials, RRT and RPFT preferred, and have experience within the respiratory field. Working in conjunction with RNs and Medical Assistants, they will assist in administering pulmonary function tests, oxygen and PAP management, nebulizer and inhaler instruction, care coordination as well as other operational and clinical duties. It is necessary that within this role, the Respiratory Therapist cultivates and supports a strong team culture and collaborative environment centered on consistently delivering exceptional patient care.

This is a part-time position. One day a week, 10 hours a day.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

Promote the CCPSA culture of team collaboration, while providing excellent clinical care to our patients.
Perform Pulmonary Function Testing and methacholine challenges.
Build strong positive communication with clinic staff to increase the success of the practice and provide excellent patient care.
In collaboration with the Providers, develop patient education on PFT testing, inhalers and oxygen.
Perform prior authorizations of PFT tests.
Provide group education classes -O2, inhalers, specific disease education.
Provide staff education.
Communicate PFT and methacholine results to patients.
Patient support for respiratory related clinical questions.
This position requires approximately 30% - 50% monthly travel to our other outpatient clinics within the Denver-metro area.
Skills, Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

RT license required, RRT preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the respiratory field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing PFTs and methacholine challenges.
Strong clinical knowledge, ability to observe and monitor signs, symptoms, reactions, general behavior, and general patient response to respiratory care or treatment.
Demonstrate knowledge of creating excellent patient experiences in an outpatient clinic setting.
Respect patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA requirements.
Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate via email, telephone and in person with patients, Providers and staff.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Computer proficiency, knowledge of EMR systems.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to drive between CCPSA Denver Metro locations intermittently for meetings.
Ability to sit for extended time periods.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
Compensation:

Competitive pay.
No call, no nights or weekends.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Medical Specialty: Pulmonology

Schedule: 10 hour shift

Experience: PFT: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification: RT License (Preferred)

Work Remotely: No

03/12/2021

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our committed team of professionals.

The Certified Medical Assistant position is responsible for supporting our Pulmonary and Sleep Providers within our outpatient clinics. Under direct supervision, Certified Medical Assistants perform a variety of routine clinical services to deliver safe and appropriate patient care, within the scope of their practice and established policies and procedures. It is necessary that within this role, employees cultivate and support a strong team culture, as well as a collaborative environment centered on consistently delivering exceptional patient care.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

Promote the CCPSA culture of team collaboration, while providing excellent clinical care to our patients
Room patients in professional and timely manner
Check vitals, update charts and perform a variety of task such as spirometry, oxygen titration, etc.
Responsible for blood draws, giving injections, obtaining specimens and skin testing, as directed by providers
Manages orders, including prior authorizations
Manages prescription refill requests
Reviewing charts and prepares for following day patient flow
Prepares exam rooms with necessary supplies, while ensuring supplies are properly stocked
This position requires approximately 20% – 30% monthly travel to our other outpatient clinics within the Denver-metro area

Skills, Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Successful graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program required
Approximately 1+ years Medical Assisting experience
RMA or CMA preferred
Respect patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA requirements.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Patient centered focus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to drive between clinic locations for meetings.
Ability to sit for extended time periods.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

Compensation:

Competitive pay
Comprehensive and generous medical, dental, and vision, life and AD&D benefits
Optional additional life & disability insurance at group discounts
PTO and holiday pay
401k benefits with company contribution after eligibility period.

12/31/2020

!WE GOT OUR COVID 19 VACCINES!

Dr. Stramel, Dr. Bailey, Dr. Khalifah, our clinic director, Sam Weimer, and the team at CCPSA are happy to receive the COVID 19 vaccine through Centura Health. As front line workers, our physicians care for the sickest of the sick exposing themselves to the risk of infection from COVID 19 every day! This vaccine is the first step towards beating this virus, and the sooner we all have access to it, the sooner we can put this pandemic in the past!

11/30/2020

Our very own Dr. Kolene Bailey was featured in Centura's campaign to remind Colorado to mask-up, social distance, and wash your hands to prevent the spread of COVID-19! Kolene and all of the physicians at CCPSA are on the front lines helping care for the sickest patients in many of the Centura ICU's from Parker to St. Anthony's North Hospital. So, let's have each other's backs as we fight our way through this pandemic! Like and follow our page to show your support!

Centura Health invites you have each other’s backs and to support caregivers on the frontlines of COVID-19 every day. Hear their voices.

10/28/2020

NOW HIRING! We are looking for a new Certified Medical Assistant for our Parker Clinic located at 10371 Park Glen Way!

If you or someone you know are a CMA and are looking for practice that will grow your skillset while becoming part of the CCPSA team, follow the link below to submit your application! Competitive pay and benefits available!

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09/30/2020

New to the team at CCPSA! Meet Dr. Matt Miller!

Dr. Miller completed his medical degree at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. He completed his residency at Los Angeles County/ University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He then completed his fellowship at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine.

In addition to seeing patients in the hospital, Dr. Miller is accepting new patients at our Parker clinic!

09/29/2020

Do you love your CCPSA doc? Have you had a positive experience with our staff either by phone or in person? We want to hear about it! Post your review on Google by following the link below>>>>

Post a review to our profile on Google

09/25/2020

Meet our Docs!

Dr. Elmasri earned her medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She served her residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care at the University of California, San Diego. She then went on to do her Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship at Duke University in Durham, NC. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and board eligible in Critical Care and Interventional Pulmonary Medicine. She has a special interest in Interventional Pulmonary Medicine.

Dr. Elmasri sees patients at our Lakewood Clinic and performs outpatient, minimally invasive diagnostic procedures at St. Anythony's Hospital.

09/24/2020

Ruthie W. recently reviewed our practice on Google!
Here is what she has to say about her experience with Dr. Bost:

"I love Dr Bost! He is so nice, and helps me feel better and control my asthma, helps with my sleep machine settings and listens to my concerns and addresses them. Best doctor!"

Do you love your CCPSA Doc? Like this page and give us a 5 star review on Google, Yelp, or Facebook! We would love to hear about your experience.

Google: https://g.page/critcaremd?gm

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/critical-care-pulmonary-and-sleep-associates-lakewood

09/16/2020

Ever wondered how to properly use your rescue inhaler? The American Lung Association has you covered! Check out this video to perfect proper technique and maximize every puff!

Watch this American Lung Association video to learn the correct way to use your metered dose (MDI) asthma inhaler. To learn more about asthma, asthma medicin...

09/16/2020

Get to know our docs!
Meet Dr. Dominic Titone!

Dr. Titone earned his medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. He served his residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics at University of Minnesota. His fellowship was served at the University of California, San Diego. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Neuro-Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Titone serves the community out of the CCPSA Lakewood Clinic!

09/09/2020